Coaching for Lawyers in Private Practice
Business Growth & Sustainable Careers
With Lauren Paxton | Executive Coach
Former Law Firm Partner | Former Federal Prosecutor
Lauren knows first-hand the type of support that works for lawyers in private practice. She understands how lawyers think about their time and the importance of growth. Lauren’s coaching is designed to get right to the heart of her clients’ most complex challenges. She leverages her training in neuroscience-based coaching tools to help her clients get clear on their goals and move forward with intention.
Lauren practiced law for nearly 20 years, including as a partner and Chambers-ranked head of a high-stakes employment practice. She knows what it takes to balance the competing demands of business development, client service, firm management, and execution of top-notch legal work. Her own experience informs her coaching in unique ways, providing her clients with the clarity and perspective they need to achieve real growth.
Common Coaching Topics for Lawyers in Private Practice:
Business Development
Organization, Time & Task Management
Workplace Dynamics
AI & Technology Adoption
Leadership & Delegation
Work-Life Balance
Career Growth and Transitions
Business Development Coaching
Law firms and their lawyers share a common goal: business growth. Lauren Paxton coaches lawyers at the heart of that alignment, helping them build and expand their practices in a way that is authentic, sustainable, and tailored to each attorney. Her approach draws on nearly 20 years in private practice, extensive training in business development, and formal neuroscience-based coaching techniques.
Common BD Coaching Topics:
Building a personal brand and identifying ideal clients
Planning a BD strategy around each attorney's natural strengths
Getting comfortable “making the ask” and closing business
Expanding and retaining current client relationships
Cross-selling and collaborating internally within the firm
Embracing technology and making AI work for you
Creating sustainable habits that fit a full client workload
Career Coaching
Whether a lawyer is considering a lateral move, stepping into a firm leadership role, or contemplating a transition out of private practice, the decisions involved are complex, high-stakes, and deeply personal. Lauren coaches lawyers through these pivotal moments with the same rigor and strategic clarity she brings to every engagement, helping them evaluate their options with clear eyes, move forward with confidence, and arrive at a position that reflects both their ambitions and their values.
Common Topics for Career Coaching:
Evaluating a lateral move and assessing fit, timing, and the business case for making a change
Navigating the transition from private practice to an in-house, government, or other role
Preparing for and stepping into firm leadership as managing partner, practice group leader, or committee chair
Identifying and articulating a personal narrative and preparing for interviews
Maintaining confidence and momentum following a setback or unexpected transition
Planning a career arc with intentionality and aligning transitions with long-term goals
In our clients’ words…
Uncover Hidden Growth Areas
& Find A More Productive Approach
“Lauren helped me uncover key growth areas that I wasn't even aware of. She identified alternative, more productive ways to think about and analyze particular issues I was facing in my career.”
- Practice Leader, Boutique Firm
Get Your Team Clear on Priorities & Managing Time
“Lauren delivered a program during our Firm's Summer Retreat that addressed topics around lawyer wellbeing and professional effectiveness. Her approach helped our lawyers reflect more intentionally on how they manage their time and prioritize their energy, connecting these personal habits directly to the broader goals of legal ethics, client service, and sustainable practice.”
- Managing Partner & Head of Executive Compensation Practice
Reconnect and Recommit to Core Values
“Working with Lauren was a valuable investment of my time and energy. The experience opened me to exploring new perspectives on topics that were standing in the way of my professional advancement. Through our time together, I found the space to reconnect and recommit to core values and to explore matters that challenged my professional integrity. I would encourage anyone considering coaching to explore working with Lauren. It was such a delight - it’s a gift that keeps on giving.”
- Senior Partner, Private Equity
Get to the “Heart of the Matter”
“Lauren has this remarkable ability to listen deeply and then make thoughtful observations that cut straight to the heart of what I was really grappling with, often things I was only subconsciously aware of and hadn't fully articulated yet. Her empathy and genuine investment in my success and overall happiness made the process not just productive, but actually enjoyable.”
- Corporate Lawyer in Transition
Accomplish Goals With Easy Steps
“Lauren is informative, creative, and goal-oriented. I learned more about how I am measuring success and some easy steps to start to accomplish my goals, with her help!”
- Managing Partner, Mid-Sized Private Client Firm
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