Ever feel like your law practice is running your life instead of the other way around? In this candid episode, Lauren pulls back the curtain on how she built a 6-figure practice while only working 4 days a week.
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How Our Accidental Word of the Year Is Shaping Our 2024 Goals
We’re kicking this year off with lessons learned and how they are shaping our goals for the next year.
Lauren shares her accidental word of the year and what it means to her. Find out what she’s prioritizing in 2024 is an act of rebellion.
Jess discusses what skill we need more of in the profession and the one person she hopes to work with to dig deeper into the economics of law and access to justice issues.
How to Take a Business-First Approach to Running a Law Firm with Daniel Hernandez
Not many law firm owners take a business-first approach. Today we’re chatting with someone who does: attorney Daniel Hernandez, who offers insights into law firm culture and operations, touching on topics like core values, hiring timelines, his CEO-lawyer role split, and goals for future growth over the next five years.
Finding Purpose Through Partnership with Josh Fitch
This week, we sit down with Josh Fitch, co-founder of Troxel Fitch, and discuss the blueprint to building a thriving law firm through partnership.
Where We Can Lean In More
Running your own business can often feel isolating, leaving practitioners questioning whether they’re on the right track or simply going through the motions. But fear not, in this episode, we share resources and strategies to lean into to navigate the journey.
Data-Driven Success with Kerri Coby White
In this illuminating episode, we dive into the fascinating world of data-driven growth strategies for law firms. Join us as we sit down with Kerri Coby White to explore how lawyers can leverage the power of data to supercharge their practices and achieve greater success.
Why I Almost Quit the Legal Profession
In this captivating episode, join our host, Lauren Lester, as she opens up about a pivotal moment in her life as a lawyer that almost made her quit her legal career entirely. Despite her business soaring to new heights, Lauren considered walking away from it all.
Finding Your Firm’s Essence with Amanda Carey
We’re chatting with Amanda Carey, the founder and managing partner of the Carey Center for Justice. During our conversation, we discuss the benefits and challenges of a non-profit law firm, staying true to the core belief of your firm especially when opposing counsel makes it difficult, how we practice more artistically than we might realize, and the key to success that’s rarely talked about in law school.
10 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Law Firm
Starting your own law firm can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. It gives you ultimate freedom while making you ultimately responsible. While many will say it’s the best decision they made, running your own practice isn’t for everyone.
If you’re thinking about hanging your own shingle, here are ten questions you’ll want to answer to help decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The Importance of Being Authentic with Ryann Peyton
Ryann Peyton is the Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP) and Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (LEJ), which are both lawyer professional development programs of the Colorado Supreme Court. Ryann is an “accidental lawyer”. We’re talking about the importance of authenticity and integrity in the profession.
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Law Firm
Starting a business, including a law firm, is thrilling and terrifying all at the same time. It’s a roller coaster…
Why Solo Practitioners Should Have the Option of Living on Venus OR Mars
A couple of years ago, I watched Avvo founder Mark Britton give a great presentation titled Lawyers are from Mars,…
How do you define success?
Even before I became a lawyer, the measure of success I learned in law school was becoming a partner at…
Why We Need a New Rule When it Comes to Failure
I recently listed to Brene with Abby Wambach on the New Rules of Leadership during which they discuss Abby's new book WOLFPACK:…
It’s Time to Drop the Labels: A PSA for Law Schools
A few months ago, I was asked by my alma mater to speak on an alternative careers panel for a…
When Lawyers Should Focus on The Three Things
I love any habit that increases my productivity - especially one that's simple and easy to implement. The other day…
How to Better Understand What Motivates You as a Lawyer
Practicing within the legal profession is oftentimes stressful, uninspired, and rigid. And sadly, many of us feel unfulfilled by our…
Why We Should Practice Law On Purpose
I have met some amazing people in this profession. People who are challenging the status quo and writing their own…
Why Lawyers Need to Spare Some Change
Last week, I sat in a meeting where a very prominent judge made a comment that went something like this:…
That Time I Gave the Bird to the Traditional Legal Model
I never wanted to be a lawyer. I never wanted to be one because I didn't look or act like…