Nora Plesent has been supporting women personally and professionally for almost 40 years.

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After graduating law school she became a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Division of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, bringing justice to women who had been sexually assaulted and abused. She then founded a multi-million dollar contract legal staffing company with the goal of creating flexible work arrangements for women trying to balance family and career. Nora is also the creator of the New Girls Network, an alliance of female leaders promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and writes, speaks, and hosts seminars on cutting edge topics for women in the law and business. Nora received The New York Women’s Agenda Rising Star Reward in 2006.

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In 2013, The Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica Bank honored Nora with the LA Business Women of Entrepreneurship Award. Nora was also the recipient of the Highest Leaf Award, honoring women in business in 2016.

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 A single mom to four children, Nora knows first-hand the challenges of trying to do it all. At a difficult time in her life, when stress threatened her wellbeing, Nora discovered meditation and learned to slow down, breathe, and let go of unhelpful and recurring thoughts and expectations. She became a certified meditation instructor and now guides individuals and corporate groups to become calmer, more focused, and creative. Nora has the experience, background, intelligence, and wisdom to help her clients become the best versions of themselves. She uses meditation, reflection, and writing to achieve the desired results.

  

Nora founded The Gathering in 2019 for women to come together in a serene setting for wellness retreats, focused on meditation, authentic conversation, mindful exercise, and gourmet eating. 

Nora’s individual coaching, corporate programs, and wellness retreats are now being offered online.