Introducing Joanne Stark, a dedicated lawyer with 30 years of experience who has spent her career advocating for accessible justice. “The access to justice problem is real,” Joanne shares. “60-80 percent of people in courtrooms today are trying to represent themselves because hiring a lawyer is often beyond their budget.” Recognizing this gap, Joanne joined Mastermind to build a solution that could bring essential legal guidance to those who need it most.
In her existing business, Joanne had been training legal professionals across North America to become legal coaches, empowering self-represented litigants to navigate their cases with professional support. With Mastermind’s resources, she set out to create an affordable, self-paced video series offering practical guidance for people to manage their legal matters effectively. “For less than the cost of hiring a lawyer for one hour, people will be able to access these recorded modules and learn how to handle their own cases or manage their lawyer relationships to save time and money,” she explains.
In six weeks, Joanne was able to build and launch her program. Mastermind helped her push past the restrictive norms of traditional legal practice. “Lawyers are trained to do things a certain way, but Mastermind showed me a client-centric, innovative approach that feels right,” she reflects. Mastermind allowed Joanne to focus on her clients’ needs, rather than her own fears about moving away from the status quo.
Joanne, your commitment to making justice accessible and empowering individuals is inspiring. Thank you for using your expertise to bring real, positive change through Mastermind. Here’s to the impactful journey ahead!