A Different Practice

Have you been thinking about opening your own law firm? Are you a solo lawyer looking to level up your practice? Well, have we got a treat for you! In this first of a two-part episode, Lauren sits do…

In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Amanda Carey, the founder and managing partner of the Carey Center for Justice, a non-profit law firm in Illinois dedicated to providing access to justice for …

In this episode, we dive into lawyers and their value proposition. Law firms are businesses that offer legal services to clients, but what sets one firm apart from another? How do clients measure the…

Sales doesn’t have to be a four-letter word, but it often can feel that way in the legal profession. Today, we’re exploring how it can instead be seen as an act of service. We discuss what successful…

When I talk to lawyers about optimizing their law firm for growth and enjoyment, the first follow-up question I am usually asked is, “But how do I get clients?”

This is essentially asking “How do I ma…

We’re talking about something you don’t hear about enough in the legal profession: personal connection. Specifically positive personal connection. The bond that’s created when we reach out and honest…

A good Engagement Agreement is the bedrock of a positive client relationship. It sets expectations upfront and helps ensure you and your client are on the same page. And when you’ve done a great deal…

Today we’re diving into something many of us as lawyers struggle with: perfectionism. 

Striving towards the highest standard has served a lot of us well. There are positives to perfectionism that make…

Join my conversation today with one of the most approachable, kind people in our profession, Justice Melissa Hart of the Colorado Supreme Court. As you’ll hear her talk about, at her core, she is a p…

The question I am asked most often about providing predictable, flat-fee pricing in my law firm is "How do you deal with the variables?" It’s a fair question because every case that walks through the…

Today I’m talking with one of my favorite people. Truly. When Jess and I first started putting together the episodes for this podcast, I immediately knew who I wanted the first guest to be. Ryann Pey…

Oftentimes, law school gives us our first real taste of the law. Not the law of tv dramas or best-selling novels, but the law of stare decisis and nuanced, technical arguments that were drawn out of …

Don’t you love when life takes you on an unexpected journey? In 2015, I attended a committee meeting of the women’s bar association here in Colorado. Little did I know, it would be the first step on …

How do I build a law practice that doesn’t lead to burnout? How do I break free of the traditional, one-size-fits-all idea of being a lawyer? How do I create a practice that’s creative, innovative, f…