LAUREN A. SPENCER
Maumelle,AR
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Attorney
Barber Law Firm PLLC
11.2018 - Current
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions
- Prepared and filed hundreds of pleadings, motions and other legal documents
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business and civil matters
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents for clients
Law Clerk for the Honorable Timothy Davis Fox
Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixth Division
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Analyzed pleadings and drafted orders
- Researched case law and statutory authority; advised the judge of findings
- Organized and prepared case files and daily court dockets
- Consulted daily with attorneys, pro se litigants, and court personnel
Law Clerk
Arkansas Municipal League
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Communicated with city officials regarding legal issues faced by municipalities and researched related law
- Drafted model ordinances and legal memoranda
Administrative Legal Assistant
Fuqua Campbell, P.A.
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Provided administrative, research, and proofreading assistance to attorneys, staff, and office manager
- Facilitated the filing of legal documents in various local, state, and federal courts
Public Service Extern
Arkansas Supreme Court, Office of Professional Conduct
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Prepared legal documents for depositions and hearings
- Reviewed public complaints and drafted responses
- Researched and drafted model statutes
Public Service Extern
Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Arkansas
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Drafted motions and pleadings
- Interviewed defendants and prepared motions for early release
- Assisted in trial preparation
Administrative Legal Assistant
Spencer Law Firm, P.A.
07.2001 - 04.2012
- Managed the receipt and organization of all legal and collection accounts and maintained client records
- Executed collection procedures, oversaw payments and deposits, and mediated/negotiated account disputes
Special Assistant to the Constituency Services/Research & Special Projects Manager and the Constituency Services Office
Arkansas State Senate
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Assisted in executing various special projects during the Regular Session of the 88th General Assembly
- Reviewed subcommittee compendiums
- Responded to constituent research requests and addressed constituent questions and calls on legislation
Education
Juris Doctor -
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
05.2017
Master of Social Work - Management, Community Practice
UA Little Rock
05.2010
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Conflict Mediation
UA Little Rock
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Law
UA Little Rock
05.2005
Skills
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Creditor's rights and collections
- Construction law and lien issues
- Worker's compensation defense
- Discovery processes
- Legal writing and analysis
- Settlement negotiation
- Investigation skills
- Court procedures
Community Service
Arkansans for Animals Operation SAVE, Board Member; Pi Beta Phi Greater Little Rock Alumnae Club; Arkansas Paws in Prison
Affiliations
Arkansas Bar Association; Pulaski County Bar Association; Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers; Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel; American Board of Trial Advocates
Timeline
Senior Associate Attorney
Barber Law Firm PLLC
11.2018 - Current
Law Clerk for the Honorable Timothy Davis Fox
Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixth Division
09.2017 - 10.2018
Law Clerk
Arkansas Municipal League
01.2017 - 04.2017
Public Service Extern
Arkansas Supreme Court, Office of Professional Conduct
01.2016 - 04.2016
Public Service Extern
Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Arkansas
01.2016 - 04.2016
Administrative Legal Assistant
Fuqua Campbell, P.A.
07.2013 - 12.2016
Special Assistant to the Constituency Services/Research & Special Projects Manager and the Constituency Services Office
Arkansas State Senate
01.2011 - 04.2011
Administrative Legal Assistant
Spencer Law Firm, P.A.
07.2001 - 04.2012
Juris Doctor -
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Master of Social Work - Management, Community Practice
UA Little Rock
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Conflict Mediation
UA Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Law
UA Little Rock
Similar Profiles
Shadia PalmerShadia Palmer
Patent Administrator at The Barber Law Firm PLLC Tobarberlaw@gmail.comPatent Administrator at The Barber Law Firm PLLC Tobarberlaw@gmail.com
Noemi Trejo CallejasNoemi Trejo Callejas
Immigration Legal Assistant at George Chumillo Law Firm, PLLCImmigration Legal Assistant at George Chumillo Law Firm, PLLC
Ana MercadoAna Mercado
HR Coordinator/Office Manager at Sintia Solis Law Firm PLLCHR Coordinator/Office Manager at Sintia Solis Law Firm PLLC
Teri HuntTeri Hunt
Supervisor, DDI Strategic Account Insights at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue ShieldSupervisor, DDI Strategic Account Insights at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Julio Ramos Jr.Julio Ramos Jr.
Project Manager at American Structure Inc.Project Manager at American Structure Inc.