Lauren Senninger
Orlando
Summary
Seasoned in-house counsel known for high level advising across multiple legal areas. Specializes in employment advisory work, litigation, contract negotiation, and legal research. Excels in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving to achieve optimal outcomes in complex legal scenarios. Committed to upholding integrity and delivering results through effective collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Attorney
Florida Department of Health
Orlando
2019.01 - Current
- Oversees Department’s all employee disciplinary actions, reviews termination letters and reprimands, Provides counsel to human resources and management on a variety of employment related matters and workforce reduction, and represents agency on Public Employees Relations Committee appeals through to hearing
- Coordinates with outside counsel for employment litigation, prepares witnesses for deposition, reviews and provides discovery on behalf of agency
- Lead counsel for emergency hearings related to local epidemiology and environmental enforcement
- Negotiates vendor and provider contracts with community partners and local government entities
- Advised corporate officers on potential risk exposures and liability issues.
- Provided guidance to senior management on corporate governance matters.
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Law Offices of Robert Wesley
Orlando
2012.01 - 2019.01
- Lead counsel in over 40 jury trials to verdict. Ranging from first degree felonies to misdemeanors
- Drafted and litigated hundreds of motions regarding issues of due process, release from incarceration, and constitutional rights violations
- Managed hundreds of cases at a time, performed daily multitasking to prioritize needs of clients
Judicial Intern
Honorable David A. Demers 6th Judicial Circuit
St. Petersburg
2012.01 - 2012.05
- Advised the Court on current trial and appellate issues via legal memoranda
- Compiled case law and conducted additional research based upon motions and briefs submitted to the Court
- Prepared synopses of recommendations for en banc appellate panel
- Researched precedents related to legal matters under consideration by the court.
Advocacy Fellow
Stetson University College of Law
St. Petersburg
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Hand selected by the Director of the Center for Excellence in Advocacy
- Edited legal writing material, Created/Produced legal educational videos
- Organized advocacy trainings sponsored by the Center for practicing attorneys
Education
J.D. - Concentration in Trial Advocacy
Stetson University College of Law
St. Petersburg, FL2012-05
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL2009-05
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL2009-05
Skills
- Employment law
- Labor relations
- EEOC investigations
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation strategy
- Trial preparation
- Legal advisory/research
- Administrative law
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Document review
- Oral advocacy
Community Service
- 01/01/22, Present, Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Investigating committee member, Votes on probable cause disciplinary determinations for Florida barred attorneys., Investigates assigned cases to present to committee.
- 01/01/18, 12/31/20, Orange County Bar Association, Law Week OCPS/Middle School Theatre Chair, Providing event logistics while collaborating with four public middle schools to provide event space at a local theatre for this upcoming April event.
- 01/01/16, 12/31/19, Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Secretary, Determining topics for legal educational events., Evaluating attorney-submitted reviews of sitting judges for publication in annual judicial poll., Seeking/promoting volunteer opportunities in the community for our members.
- 01/01/14, 12/31/18, Stetson Mock Trial Team, Mock Trial Head Coach - Pro Bono, Coached over 25 undergraduate students as they compete in a yearly national trial advocacy competition., Oversaw 'Battle for the Ballots' annually, and obtained donations to fund the program.
- 01/01/14, 12/31/15, UCF Young Alumni Board, Communications Chair, Promoted the board and its events through social media., Exceeded all stated goals for involvement, name recognition, and attendance at events.
- 01/01/09, 12/31/09, UCF Campus Activities Board, Culture and Fine Arts Director, Created, oversaw, and logistically ran events for UCF which included live stage performances, musical showcases, and our annual 'Symphony Under the Stars' an outdoor orchestral concert.
Additional Positions
- Student Animal Legal Defense Fund - Stetson Law Chapter President, 2012
- Stetson Ambassador, 2010-2012
- Pi Beta Phi - Executive Board - Policy and Standards Chair, 2006
- LEAD Scholars Program
Timeline
Senior Attorney
Florida Department of Health
2019.01 - Current
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Law Offices of Robert Wesley
2012.01 - 2019.01
Judicial Intern
Honorable David A. Demers 6th Judicial Circuit
2012.01 - 2012.05
Advocacy Fellow
Stetson University College of Law
2010.01 - 2012.01
J.D. - Concentration in Trial Advocacy
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Central Florida