Former Government Lawyers in Transition

You’ve Served the Public, Now It’s Time to Navigate What’s Next

You’ve built a career grounded in public service, shaped by integrity, mission-driven work, and deep legal expertise. Now, you are stepping into private practice.

Working with Lauren Paxton gives you confidential, strategic support to succeed in this transition with purpose and clarity. As a former federal prosecutor and former securities enforcement counsel, who went on to build a thriving book of business as a partner at a top-notch law firm, Lauren understands that your background is valuable, your perspective is unique, and you can make the pivot.

Common Topics for Coaching:

  • Accelerating Success in a Business-Driven Culture – Step confidently into a firm setting by aligning your expertise with client value, firm strategy, and bottom-line impact.

  • Owning Your Experience – Leverage your public-sector background as a unique asset, and build credibility as a trusted advisor in a competitive environment.

  • Communicating Your Value – Craft a compelling professional narrative that resonates with clients, colleagues, and firm leadership.

  • Growing Your Practice – Develop authentic, effective business development strategies, even if “selling” is not right for you.

  • Navigating Firm Dynamics – Lead with clarity and purpose in fast-moving environments with complex hierarchies and shifting priorities.

  • Staying Grounded in Your Values – Bring your principles and purpose into every stage of your career, while adapting to new demands with integrity.

You Are Not Just Starting a New Role, You Are Elevating Your Career

This transition is more than a change of workplace, it is a chance to define how you lead, grow, and succeed on your terms. Coaching helps you seize that opportunity with intention and momentum.

You are in the driver’s seat. A coach is here to amplify your strengths, sharpen your strategy, and accelerate your progress. A coach is your:

  • ✈️ Co-Pilot – Helping you chart a bold course and stay aligned with your vision—even in complex conditions

  • 🔧 Pit Crew – Equipping you to perform at your best as you shift into a faster, more dynamic environment

  • 🗣️ Sounding Board – A space to reflect, speak openly, and gain fresh perspective as you lead

  • 🧭 Thought Partner – Supporting you in thinking big, building strategically, and making key moves

  • 👥 Personal Board of Advisors – A trusted partner dedicated solely to your success and grow

This Next Chapter is Yours to Shape

Let’s talk. Coaching might be the smartest investment you make in building the career you want, on your terms, with clarity, confidence, and strategic support.