SUSAN F. FILAN, ESQ.
DIVORCE COACH
THE SOUL METHOD
SUSAN F. FILAN, ESQ.
Former Prosecutor | MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | Divorce & Mediation
I am a seasoned trial lawyer, former Connecticut state prosecutor, and former MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst. With a career spanning high-stakes litigation, media commentary, mediation, and divorce coaching, I bring a unique blend of iron-fisted pragmatism and deep spiritual insight to my coaching practice.
My approach is both strategic and humane—grounded in legal expertise yet infused with the wisdom of lived experience. Clients facing life’s toughest challenges find in me a steadfast advocate, a sharp strategist, and a compassionate guide.
A CAREER BUILT ON LAW, JUSTICE & TRANSFORMATION
I began my legal career in 1991 at a New Haven legal aid clinic, representing indigent criminal defendants. I later practiced criminal defense, family law, and appellate litigation at both state and federal levels before becoming a state prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting major felony drug, gang, and racketeering cases, cold cases, weapons charges and hate crimes.
In 2005, I made a dynamic career shift, resigning my role as a prosecutor to become a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Covering the Michael Jackson trial, I quickly became a trusted legal voice on national television.
I was soon promoted to MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst, where I provided expert analysis on high-profile cases including Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, JonBenét Ramsey, Anna Nicole Smith, O.J. Simpson, Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Natalie Holloway, Robert Blake, Bernie Madoff, David Letterman, Tiger Woods and served as a guest host for ‘The Abrams Report.”
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLIC RECOGNITION
I have appeared on every major network, including:
📺 NBC – Today Show, Dateline, Nightly News with Brian Williams
📺 CBS – The Early Show
📺 ABC – Good Morning America
📺 CNN – Larry King Live
📺 *Fox News LIVE, Court TV (truTV), BBC TV & Radio, National Public Radio
My insights have been quoted in global media and respected publications worldwide.
A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON DIVORCE & TRANSITION
Today, I apply my decades of legal experience, media insight, and deep understanding of human nature to help individuals navigate divorce, mediation, and personal transformation.
With a rare combination of tough-minded legal acumen and soulful guidance, I empower clients to move through challenges strategically, efficiently, and with clarity of purpose.
HIGH PRAISE
“Susan has shown time after time her ability to assess the facts, articulate a position and, most importantly, WIN an argument. I have always admired her tenacity.”
“Susan Filan is a trial lawyer who brings a wealth of practical courtroom experience to criminal and matrimonial cases. Her passion for justice and the law is clear.”
“Susan combines her prosecutorial background with her real life experience. She is straight-forward and compassionate.”
“Susan Filan truly cares about justice for her clients. ”
“Susan speaks directly to the pros and cons. She will tell you if she thinks the law won’t support a claim and, instead, examine the ways the law might work differently in a case”