Lauren Smith
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Meet Lauren
Lauren was born and raised in Manassas, Virginia. She attended James Madison University, where she competed as a Division I track and field athlete and graduated magna cum laude. Her experience as a collegiate sprinter instilled in her a strong work ethic and discipline – qualities that continue to guide her in her legal career today.
Following her time at JMU, Lauren earned her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, NC. During law school, she was a member of the Elon Law Review and developed a strong interest in family law. Her experiences at Elon further solidified her passion for helping others during some of life’s most challenging moments, a passion that now fuels her legal practice. As a family law associate attorney at CTK, Lauren is committed to helping clients navigate the often-intimidating legal process while acting as an advocate on their behalf.
Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys running, reading, and discovering new food spots around town.
Experience
- University of North Carolina School of Government – Chapel Hill, NC
Student Clerk, August 2019 – August 2020 - 26th Judicial District Superior Court – Charlotte, NC
Summer Judicial Extern, June 2019 – August 2019 - Elon University School of Law – Greensboro, NC
Research Assistant to Senior Associate Dean Alan Woodlief, March 2020 – October 2020 - Property Law Teaching Assistant, March 2020 – June 2020
- Dean’s Suite Student Staff, March 2019 – March 2020
- Admissions Ambassador, June 2019 – June 2020
- Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office – Charlotte, NC
Victim Witness Legal Assistant, July 2015 – July 2018 - Gaston County Public Defender’s Office – Gastonia, NC
Intern, January 2015 – May 2015 - Quail Hollow Club – Charlotte, NC
Hospitality Provider, January 2015 – January 2017
Education
Elon University School of Law – Greensboro, NC
- Candidate for Juris Doctor, December 2020
- GPA/Class Rank: 3.55/ 19 of 122 (Top 16%)
- Honors: Moot Court Board (Competitor, National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition),
- Advocacy Fellow, Dean’s List Recipient: (Winter 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2020)
- Activities: Pro Bono Board (Lawyer on the Line Co-Chair), Public Interest Law Society (VicePresident), Family Law Society (Treasurer), Student Elections Committee
Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, May 2015
- Honors: Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Dean’s List
Community Involvement
- District Attorney Exploring Program, Volunteer – Charlotte, NC
- A Child’s Place, Lunch Buddy – Charlotte, NC
- Metrolina Paralegal Association, Executive Board Member – Charlotte, NC
- Experience
Experience
- University of North Carolina School of Government – Chapel Hill, NC
Student Clerk, August 2019 – August 2020 - 26th Judicial District Superior Court – Charlotte, NC
Summer Judicial Extern, June 2019 – August 2019 - Elon University School of Law – Greensboro, NC
Research Assistant to Senior Associate Dean Alan Woodlief, March 2020 – October 2020 - Property Law Teaching Assistant, March 2020 – June 2020
- Dean’s Suite Student Staff, March 2019 – March 2020
- Admissions Ambassador, June 2019 – June 2020
- Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office – Charlotte, NC
Victim Witness Legal Assistant, July 2015 – July 2018 - Gaston County Public Defender’s Office – Gastonia, NC
Intern, January 2015 – May 2015 - Quail Hollow Club – Charlotte, NC
Hospitality Provider, January 2015 – January 2017
- University of North Carolina School of Government – Chapel Hill, NC
- Education
Education
Elon University School of Law – Greensboro, NC
- Candidate for Juris Doctor, December 2020
- GPA/Class Rank: 3.55/ 19 of 122 (Top 16%)
- Honors: Moot Court Board (Competitor, National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition),
- Advocacy Fellow, Dean’s List Recipient: (Winter 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2020)
- Activities: Pro Bono Board (Lawyer on the Line Co-Chair), Public Interest Law Society (VicePresident), Family Law Society (Treasurer), Student Elections Committee
Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, May 2015
- Honors: Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Dean’s List
- Community Involvement
Community Involvement
- District Attorney Exploring Program, Volunteer – Charlotte, NC
- A Child’s Place, Lunch Buddy – Charlotte, NC
- Metrolina Paralegal Association, Executive Board Member – Charlotte, NC