Keynotes & Trainings
Ideas that change how attorneys run their practices.
Direct, funny, and allergic to fluff, Lauren Lester tells attorneys the truth about pricing, tech, and building a sustainable practice — and gives them the tools to act before they leave the room.
Attendees leave with a plan, not a pep talk.
About Lauren
Lauren Lester doesn’t present a model she retired from. She presents from inside a running practice — one she’s been building, testing, and refining from scratch for over a decade.
Lauren is a practicing attorney and the founder of Lester Law, a flat-fee estate-planning and prenup firm, and the founder of A Different Practice, an education platform and community for solo attorneys. She’s spent more than a decade studying what it takes to build a sustainable, client-centered practice and teaching what she’s learned along the way.
Her keynotes, trainings, and presentations are grounded in what she’s lived, not what she’s read. They qualify for CLE credit, are available virtually or in-person, and are designed to leave attendees with frameworks they’ll use, not slides they’ll forget on the drive home.
Why Organizations Book Lauren
Most people who talk about pricing and practice-building are either a coach who left practice years ago or a consultant who never had one. Lauren is neither. She is actively practicing and running her firm, which means every idea she teaches has been tested with her own clients and on her own P&L first. Attendees don’t leave with theory. They leave with battle-tested, ready-to-use tools that work in the real world.
- ›Real numbers, not theory — she’s run her own firm for 10+ years
- ›CLE-eligible — check the box without sacrificing substance
- ›Built for the room, not the deck — every session is customized to your audience
- ›Author, Value Over Time — the book behind the framework
- ›Leaves people with something to use on Monday — handouts and takeaway tools that work
Presentation Topics
Three tracks. All drawn from the inside of an active practice.
Value-Based Pricing That Works
Your fee isn’t the problem. The way you’re explaining it is.
Lauren has profitably priced her practice on flat fees for over a decade. This session covers what really works, including the numbers she ran, the mistakes she made, and the client conversations that changed how she approaches pricing.
- ›What clients are actually buying (hint: it’s not the legal work)
- ›Her 5-step VALUE framework
- ›How to build service options clients say yes to
- ›Running the numbers to ensure profitability
- ›Presenting your fees with confidence
60 or 90 min · CLE eligible
Tech for a Better Client Experience
The tool isn’t the strategy. It just makes the strategy work.
Lauren runs a solo practice without staff. This session covers what she’s using, what she tried and abandoned, and what she wishes she’d started sooner — straight from inside an active practice, not a vendor demo.
- ›Where AI can save significant time
- ›Intake and onboarding without the back-and-forth
- ›Client communication that doesn’t require constant availability
- ›Building a tech stack that works for you
- ›How to know if a tool is worth the cost
60 min · CLE eligible
Creating Your Own Path in Legal
Nobody hands you a map for the practice you want to build. Lauren drew her own.
Most of what we were taught about building a law practice was designed for a different era. Lauren covers the decisions she made, the trade-offs she didn’t see coming, and the things she wishes someone had warned her about.
- ›What it takes to build a practice on your own terms
- ›Defining success by your own metrics
- ›Finding and keeping the right clients without a marketing budget
- ›Pricing with confidence
- ›Growing without the burnout
60 min · CLE eligible
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Lauren can deliver custom presentations and panel contributions. Let’s talk.
What People Say
From event organizers and attendees.
“So much substance to the program and very realistic. It was clear that Lauren has really been there. She knows what it is like to practice law.”
“My class really enjoyed this presentation, and I learned a lot as well. It is really well done.”
“So much value provided! A great course — I learned a lot! Thank you!”
“Lauren is a well‑organized, targeted speaker who explains complex subject matter in a way that is actionable. Her presentations are empowering and inclusive, and she remains an advocate long after the presentation has ended.”
“Lauren brings an invaluable combination of experience and authenticity to her talks. While she is clearly knowledgeable, she manages to discuss complex issues in an engaging, unpretentious manner that encourages new solos and sparks open dialogue. I always leave her talks inspired and refreshed.”
On Purpose Legal Workshop
Legal Entrepreneurs of Justice
Denver Startup Week
OPL Workshop
Track Record
Past presentations, audiences, and appearances.
National CLE Providers & Conferences
| Practising Law Institute (PLI) | CLE |
| ABA Tech Show | CLE |
| TRT CLE | CLE |
| SproutEd | CLE |
State & Regional Bar Associations
| Colorado Bar Association | Conference |
| Virginia Bar Association | CLE |
| Georgia Bar Association Wellbeing Institute | Conference |
| North Carolina Bar Association | CLE |
| Colorado Women’s Bar Association | Presentation |
| Hang Your Shingle | CLE |
Legal Education, Incubators & Community
| University of Colorado School of Law | Law School |
| University of Denver School of Law | Law School |
| FIU College of Law | Law School |
| Chicago Bar Foundation — Justice Entrepreneurs Project | Workshop |
| Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator (TOJI) | Workshop |
| Bay Area Legal Incubator (BALI) | Workshop |
| Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (LEJ) | Workshop |
| IAALS | Presentation |
| Denver Startup Week | Conference |
Audiences
| Solo & small firm attorneys | Primary |
| Law school students | Primary |
| Legal incubator participants | Primary |
| Bar association members | Primary |
| Firm Internal Trainings | Emerging |
| Legal tech audiences | Emerging |
Podcast Appearances
How it Works
Designed for legal organizations.
Keynote
45–90 minute standalone presentation. Q&A included. Handouts and deck provided.
Workshop
Interactive, hands-on session. Best for smaller groups. Participants leave with completed worksheets.
Panel
Available as a panelist. Thoughtful opinions and insights without the rambling.
Virtual
Works across time zones. CLE-eligible in most jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked
What event planners want to know.
How long are presentations?
Most presentations run 60 minutes, but Lauren can tailor to a specific timeframe if needed. All formats include Q&A time.
What materials do attendees receive?
All attendees receive topic-specific handouts and reference frameworks, plus the deck upon request.
Can you customize the presentation for our audience?
Yes. Lauren tailors presentations to the specific organization, audience level, and context. Just share who’s in the room and what they need to walk away with.
Do you take questions from the audience?
Yes — and it’s one of Lauren’s favorite parts. Q&A is built into every format. She comes prepared to answer, drawing on a decade of actually doing this work within her own firm, not just studying it from the outside.
What’s your fee structure?
Fees are based on format, audience size, and travel. Bar associations, law schools, and legal incubators receive preferred nonprofit/educational rates; corporate, vendor, and conference engagements are priced separately. Reach out with your budget range, and we’ll tell you quickly if it’s a fit.
Does it qualify for CLE credit?
Yes — Lauren’s presentations have qualified for CLE credit in multiple jurisdictions. You’ll need to apply with your local CLE authority to confirm.
Do you present virtually or in-person?
Both are available. Virtual is often more accessible and works for audiences of any size. In-person presentations are available for a fee plus travel expenses from Denver, Colorado.
How far in advance should we book?
Ideally, 6–8 weeks for virtual presentations and 12-14 weeks for in-person. That said, Lauren can occasionally accommodate shorter lead times — reach out and ask.
For Event Planners & Program Directors
Everything you need to book and promote.
Ready to bring Lauren Lester to your event?
Tell us about your organization, your audience, and what you want them to walk away thinking differently about. Lauren will follow up.