Lauren is an associate in the firm’s Nashville office. She specializes in medical malpractice and health care liability defense and has experience representing hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and skilled nursing facilities, as well as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and advanced specialists in a variety of fields. Lauren also has experience representing and advising physicians and nurses in credentialing and licensing matters. She has assisted in obtaining favorable resolution for her clients from the summary judgment stage to trial and appeals. In addition to her health care practice, Lauren has successfully represented individual and corporate entities in a wide range of general litigation matters, including insurance defense, premises liability, government contracts, intellectual property, breach of contract, and land use and zoning.
Prior to moving to Nashville, Lauren began her career as an associate at a boutique medical malpractice defense firm and later helped establish the Memphis office of a nationally ranked litigation firm.
Community Involvement
Lauren is a sustainer with the Junior League of Nashville, and previously spent 10 years with the Junior League of Memphis in various volunteer and leadership roles.
Highlights
- Obtained decision in favor of a hospital after an administrative fair hearing and arbitration.
- Obtained the dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit filed against a youth mental health facility alleging the failure to properly supervise and prevent a resident from being assaulted.
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Fun Facts
Lauren and her husband relocated to Nashville with their three energetic, young children.
Outside of her practice, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She is currently pursuing her private pilot license.