Lauren Slaughter

Contact Me

    Associate

    Lauren Slaughter

    Lauren Slaughter, attorney at Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen in Frisco, Texas

    Lauren is a caring and determined attorney practicing in Healthcare Law and Commercial Litigation. Having worked across a range of practice areas, she brings thoughtful analysis and a practical, client-centered perspective to every matter.

    Lauren has experience in civil litigation in state court, federal court, and arbitration proceedings. She supports clients and senior attorneys at every stage of a case, from early case assessment and pleadings, through discovery, motion practice, and hearings. Whether she is helping a healthcare provider through a dispute or a business facing a contract claim, Lauren takes the time to understand her clients’ goals and develop practical strategies to efficiently move their cases forward.

    Lauren’s path to law reflects her diverse professional background and commitment to continuous growth. She began her career as a classical education teacher, then earned her MBA before pursuing her J.D. at SMU Dedman School of Law. In law school, Lauren competed on the ALA Moot Court Team, served as an Articles Editor for the SMU Science and Technology Law Review, and sat on the Board of the Disability Law Society. She also interned for Justice Garcia on the Fifth District Court of Appeals, an experience that gave her meaningful insight into the judiciary and the appellate process.

    Beyond her legal practice, Lauren enjoys reading, cooking, hosting game nights, and spending time with her family.

    Education

    • SMU Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2025)
    • Texas A&M—Commerce (M.B.A., 2020)
    • University of Texas at Dallas (B.A., 2012)

    Affiliations

    • State Bar of Texas
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • Collin County Bar Association

    Bar Admissions

    • Northern District of Texas
    • Texas State Bar

    Practice Areas

    • Litigation
    • Business
    • Healthcare
    ← Previous