Lauren Paxton

Lauren Paxton is a personal advisor and coach for lawyers and executives, as well as a practicing Employment Lawyer. After an accomplished career as a federal prosecutor and partner in charge of the Employment practice at a top-rated law firm, Paxton became a thought leader on workplace issues. She is intimately familiar with the support senior lawyers and executives need to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Among her many experiences as a workplace and legal advisor, Paxton was appointed outside investigative counsel to the New York Governor’s Office and Chairperson of the Employment Section of the New York County Lawyers’ Association. She was individually ranked by the prestigious Chambers & Partners and featured in nationwide publications including Forbes and Newsweek.

Paxton aims to bring great coaching and thought leadership to fellow lawyers and executives through her own practice. She believes that all high-achievers need a personal sounding board, a copilot for life’s big challenges, and a valued member of their “pit-crew”. With advanced coaching and mindfulness training, Paxton works with high-achievers on managing their teams, handling difficult conversations, establishing a personal brand, building a support system, and finding a measure of levity and contentment in their success. Paxton also conducts workshops and trainings for law firms and legal departments on professional development, business growth, and personal resilience. As a courtroom lawyer and seasoned workplace trainer, Paxton has a well-honed ability to deliver engaging and impactful presentations.