In-Person Workshop

The Practice Blueprint

How to own a law firm that doesn't own you

A practical, high-impact workshop for law firm owners who want more time, stronger systems, healthier cash flow, and a better path forward.

Friday, June 5, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Make plans to join us for a cocktail reception on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the workshop begins.

Shingle Creek Resort

Pricing

Before May 15 (Early Bird)
Price: $995

May 15 – June 4
Price: $1,295

About this Workshop

Running a successful law firm requires far more than being a great lawyer. It requires the mindset of an owner, the discipline to manage time and priorities well, the ability to build the right team and create capacity, and the confidence to lead with intention. Growth, profitability, and sustainability do not happen by accident. They come from making thoughtful decisions about how the firm is structured, how it operates, and where it is headed.

In The Practice Blueprint, you will step back from the daily noise and take a focused, practical look at the core areas that drive a stronger practice and a better life. Rather than staying buried in the constant demands of the day-to-day, you will have the space to evaluate what is really happening in your firm, identify where you are stuck, and focus on the issues that most directly affect your success as an owner. 

This is not a theoretical workshop built around generic ideas. It is a hands-on experience created for law firm owners who want practical insight, honest reflection, and a more intentional way to lead. Through guided reflection and real business frameworks, you will examine the essential components of a healthy firm — owner mindset, time and focus, vision, staffing, pipeline, client development, cash flow, and execution. 

Throughout the day, you will identify where your firm is strong, where it is getting stuck, and what may be preventing you from reaching the next level. You will explore how to strengthen your systems, improve team capacity, and connect your firm strategy to the life and practice you actually want to build. 

By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with more than inspiration. You will leave with clearer priorities, stronger decision-making frameworks, and a focused 90-day plan to help you move from insight to action.

Who is This For

This workshop is for law firm owners who are tired of working in the business instead of on it and who are ready to step back, get clear, and lead with more intention. Any practice area. Any stage of growth.

What You'll Explore

Owner Mindset

Time & Focus

Vision & Strategy

Staffing & Team Capacity

Client Development & Pipeline

Cash Flow & Key Numbers

Systems & Execution

Your 90-Day Plan

What you'll walk away with

Clearer priorities and a stronger decision-making framework

A practical assessment of where your firm is strong and where it's stuck

Confidence to lead your firm with more intention

A focused 90-day action plan you can put to work immediately

Bonus: 30-Day Follow-Up Webinar

One month after the workshop, we reconvene for a live one-hour webinar to check in on your progress, work through any obstacles, and make sure what you built during the day is actually moving forward. This is not a recap. It is accountability in action. We will be there to help you follow through.

Join Us the Evening Before

Start the experience early. Registered attendees are invited to a cocktail reception on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Shingle Creek Resort. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the workshop begins.

About Your Presenters

Mark Metzger

Practice Advisor & Attorney

Mark C. Metzger is a seasoned attorney and professional practice coach with over three decades of diverse legal experience. He began his legal career in 1989 at a prominent Chicago-based law firm with 400 attorneys, where he specialized in insurance defense litigation and rose to the position of partner. Throughout his tenure, Mark amassed extensive trial experience, representing clients across the Midwest and the Eastern Seaboard. In the next phase of his career, Mark transitioned to working with software companies, expanding his expertise at the intersection of law and technology. In 2006, he established his own firm, focusing on estate planning, elder law, and real estate. Under his leadership, the firm experienced a sevenfold increase in revenue. In 2024, he successfully sold and transitioned his practice, further demonstrating his deep understanding of law firm growth, succession planning, and operational excellence. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark is an avid gourmet chef, a dedicated father of three, a proud grandfather, and an accomplished magician.

Denise Cullen

Senior Growth Consultant

Denise is a well-respected practice growth advisor, speaker, and blog writer. She has committed the past ten years to help attorneys grow their practices in a sustainable and intentional way using Atticus coaching processes. She has worked with hundreds of solo and small firm attorneys across the United States and Canada to diagnose issues in their practice holding them back from growth and satisfaction. Denise has presented at numerous legal conferences for all practice areas on implementing time management processes, client development strategies, assessing your practice with the Solo Practice Scorecard™, and practice management growth paths. Previous to her work in attorney practice management, Denise was a sports anchor and television personality. She is the President of Team Gamez Foundation. Her experience, wit, and front stage personality engages with audiences. She is never a dry speaker.

Denise Cullen

The workshop will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET at Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
It will be held as an in-person workshop.

Early Bird pricing is $995 for registrations completed before May 15. Regular pricing is $1,295 for registrations between May 15 and June 4.

Ready to take a step back and move your firm forward?

Any practice area welcome. Limited seating.

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