Keynotes & Trainings
Ideas that change how attorneys run their practices.
Lauren Lester is a practicing attorney and the founder of A Different Practice. She has spent over a decade building a modern law practice from scratch — and shares exactly what she’s learned along the way.
About Lauren
Lauren Lester doesn’t present a model she retired from. She presents from inside a running practice — one she’s been deliberately building, testing, and refining for over a decade.
Lauren is the founder of Lester Law, a flat-fee estate-planning and prenup firm, and of A Different Practice, an education platform and community for solo attorneys. For more than ten years, she has been studying what it takes to build a sustainable, profitable client-centered law practice — and teaching what she finds 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 immediately usable frameworks, not slides they forget on the drive home.
Why Organizations Book Lauren
- ›Actively practicing attorney
- ›Author of Value Over Time
- ›10+ years of offering flat-fee, value-based pricing
- ›CLE-credit eligible
- ›Welcomes Q&A
- ›Provides handouts and takeaway tools
- ›Presentations customized to your audience
- ›Available in-person or virtually
Presentation Topics
Three tracks. All drawn from the inside of a living practice.
Value-Based Pricing That Works
Lauren has priced her solo 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 thinks about pricing.
- ›What clients are actually buying (hint: it’s not the legal work)
- ›The 5-step VALUE framework
- ›How to build service options clients can 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
Lauren runs a solo flat-fee practice in Colorado. 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
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 wished someone had warned her about earlier.
- ›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 when no one around you is doing it the same way
- ›Growing without the burn out
60 min · CLE eligible
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Lauren also delivers 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!”
Track Record
Past presentations, audiences, and appearances.
Conferences & Organizations
| Colorado Bar Association | Conference |
| North Carolina Bar Association | CLE |
| Georgia Bar Association Wellbeing Institute | Conference |
| Virginia Bar Association | CLE |
| 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 |
| University of Colorado School of Law | Law School |
| University of Denver School of Law | Law School |
| FIU College of Law | Law School |
| Denver Startup Week | Conference |
| IAALS | Presentation |
| Colorado Women’s Bar Association | Presentation |
| ABA Tech Show | CLE |
| Hang Your Shingle | CLE |
| SproutEd | CLE |
| TRT CLE | CLE |
| Practising Law Institute (PLI) | CLE |
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.
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.
What’s your fee structure?
Virtual presentations start at a modest rate for bar associations, law schools, and legal incubators. Corporate and conference rates differ. Reach out to discuss your event.
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.