What is ESL for Lawyers and what will you do for me?

We are a communications coaching firm for lawyers around the world who are nonnative English speakers. We will boost your confidence when you speak and work in English. We will prepare you for English language meetings, conference calls and events. We will give you expert writing support to meet all of your needs, from writing emails to memoranda to reports to CVs. Click on the link below to book a free consultation.

Is ESL for Lawyers for me?

Do you discuss issues in English but at times hesitate or struggle to explain? 

Do you write emails, memos and other documents in English but wonder if you are using the correct words? 

Are you seeking more personal attention than you have found in standard legal English classes?

How do I get started?

Contact us for a free consultation. We’ll answer all your questions and design a plan to meet your needs. There is no obligation.
Se habla español.

Elisa Alcabes, Founder  
ESL for Lawyers, LLC

Elisa is a lawyer and English language coach based in New York. She has more than 30 years’ experience practicing law at top-tier firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where she managed complex litigation, advised private equity clients and corporate boards on sensitive legal issues and coedited a 3-volume law treatise. After completing her career at Simpson Thacher, Elisa launched her own firm, Alcabes Law, PLLC, where she handles litigation, negotiation and claims. She also serves as Of Counsel to Next Abogados in Madrid, Spain. She is certified to teach English as a foreign language, and her writing skills are impeccable. Elisa holds dual citizenship in the United States and Spain. She lives with her husband in New York, where they raised three children.

Our mission is to help lawyers worldwide work in English with ease, self-confidence and sophistication. We are dedicated to communication in clear English and maintain the utmost confidentiality in our coaching services.