Welcome to A Different Practice on Substack

If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to run a law firm,” you’re in the right place.

This is a space for solo attorneys who are done with the burnout and ready to build a practice that actually works for their life — one that earns at least $250k a year while working part-time. No staff required. No sacrificing your evenings, weekends, or sanity.

Here, we do things differently.

You’ll find:

  • Practical strategies and proven frameworks for building a profitable solo practice without burning out.

  • Exclusive scripts, templates, and resources to avoid the costly trial and error.

  • Real talk and community support from other solos who are making this happen right now — sharing wins, hard lessons, and encouragement.

  • A constant gentle reminder that you don’t have to follow the traditional law firm playbook to be successful.

This is a safe space to ask questions, challenge old ways of thinking, and build a practice that aligns with the life you actually want to live.

If you’re ready to work smarter, earn more, and finally feel in control of your time — welcome to the front of the line.

👉 Subscribe now and let’s build your different practice — together.

About Me

I’m Lauren Lester, a true solo attorney in Colorado, who’s figured out how to build a profitable, low-stress law practice that supports my life — instead of running it. I’ve spent the last decade challenging the traditional law firm model, testing and learning what works (and what doesn’t), and creating a practice that consistently earns multiple six figures while I work part-time.

Now, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned so you can skip the burnout phase and go straight to building a business that gives you freedom, financial security, and a whole lot more joy.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me being a partner to my spouse, a mom to my daughters, reading in a cozy nook, outside soaking up the Colorado sunshine, or tending to my backyard beehive.

Let’s build your different practice.

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Teaching fellow solo attorneys how to earn $250k+ a year working part-time so your firm funds your life, not runs it.