My entire life has felt like the long way, but I wouldn't change it; the journey taught me empathy, grace, and that I'm always a work in progress.
Lauren Trench · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Lauren
Lauren Trench is a seasoned administrative professional in the legal space who has worked in the industry since 2006. She currently serves as IT Administrator and Marketing Coordinator at Peck Ritchey, LLC in Chicago, where she supports the managing partner, attorneys, clients, and the firm’s day-to-day operations. Her responsibilities include administrative coordination, technology support, marketing, social media, event coordination, and helping communicate the firm’s work in trust and estate litigation and administration, probate, guardianship, and elder law. Lauren has developed a strong professional focus on elder law, estate planning, trusts, adult guardianship, and issues affecting aging families. As a certified Dementia Connection Specialist, she brings particular awareness and compassion to working with individuals experiencing cognitive challenges and their families. She is also actively involved in community and charitable initiatives supporting older adults, dementia awareness, and Parkinson’s research, inspired in part by her personal experience with her late grandfather. Her ability to combine legal-industry experience, communication, marketing, and community engagement has made her a versatile and valued member of her organization. Beyond her legal career, Lauren is an entrepreneur and creative professional through her photography business. She combines her professional strengths in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and social media with her passion for creativity and connecting with others. Lauren is also committed to encouraging women to recognize their value and capabilities, particularly in traditionally male-dominated professional environments. Her career reflects a dedication to excellence, continuous learning, meaningful community involvement, and using her experiences to support and empower others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lauren
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think lot my success comes down to showing up. I’m consistent, I care about what I do, and I don’t really know how to do anything halfway. I’ve always been curious enough to learn beyond my job description and invested enough to build real relationships with the people and organizations around me. Over time, that combination of hard work, follow-through, fostering relationships and genuinely caring about the work I'm involved in has opened a lot of doors.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Keep your head up and never doubt yourself. Never question whether you belong—you are there for a reason, and you have earned your place. Believe in your abilities, embrace your strengths, and show others what you are capable of.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are integrity, empathy, loyalty, and showing up for people. I care a lot about being dependable and making people feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether it’s a client, colleague, friend, or family member, I want people to know that if something matters to them, it matters to me.
I also place a lot of value on authenticity and meaningful connection. I believe relationships are built through consistency, trust, and genuine effort, not just when it’s convenient or when something is needed. In my work, that means being thoughtful about how I communicate, following through, and remembering that there is a real person and a real family behind every situation. In my personal life, it means being present, celebrating the people I care about, and making an effort to be part of their lives.
I also value growth. I think it’s important to stay curious, keep learning, and be willing to evolve as both a professional and a person. At the end of the day, I want the way I work and the way I live to reflect the same thing: that I cared, I contributed, and people knew they could count on me.
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