Lauren N. Hoffman
- Raleigh
- t: 919.271.2471
- f: 919.839.0304
- lhoffman@brookspierce.com
Overview
Lauren Hoffman is a dedicated attorney with experience in both commercial litigation and employment law. She has managed a wide range of legal matters, including contract disputes, policy drafting, and consent decree monitoring. Lauren has guided clients through the complexities of their legal issues and offers practical solutions tailored to her clients’ needs.
*Lauren is licensed in Tennessee and is undertaking the process to become licensed to practice in North Carolina.
My Practices
Lauren assists employers by drafting workplace handbooks, policies, and employment agreements tailored to legal requirements and the employer’s needs. She is adept at managing litigation and assisting employers with sensitive workplace issues, including conducting interviews on subjects such as harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence. Lauren provides practical guidance to employers on resolving disputes and navigating complex matters.
Lauren represents businesses in state and federal courts in a variety of disputes. She has successfully managed cases including evidentiary hearings with significant recoveries and has achieved favorable settlements and dismissals for her clients. Lauren is skilled at drafting motions, statements, and presentations, and takes a strategic and results-oriented approach to her practice.
Credentials
Honors & Recognitions
The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 in Tennessee
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2021; Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law; Community Service Chair & Social Chair, Black Law Student Association; 1L Mentor.
The University of Tennessee, B.A. in Global Studies and Political Science, 2018; Phi Beta Kappa; Chancellor's Honors Program; Accelerated Spanish Program in Santander, Spain.
- Community Involvement: Nomination for Diversity and Inclusion Award; Founder and President, Campus Callosum; Peer Health Educator, Center for Health Education and Wellness; Orientation/Programming Leader, International House; Leadership Ambassador, Center for Leadership and Service; Tutor, Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley; Volunteer Spanish Teacher, Inskip Elementary; Treasurer, OXFAM of UT Knoxville.
Admissions
Tennessee
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
*Not yet licensed in North Carolina
Newsroom
News
Publications
Author of The CROWN Act – What Tennessee Employers Need to Know, TGCSA, The Checkout, (2022)
Professional & Civic
Professional & Civic Activities
Board of Directors, Young Lawyer Division, Memphis Bar Association
Member, Young Lawyers, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Councilwoman, Black Alumni Council and on the Alumni Board of the Memphis Chapter, University of Tennessee
Member, Tennessee Bar Association
Member, Memphis Bar Association
Member, Defense Research Institute
Member, American Bar Association
About Me
My favorite virtue: Authenticity.
I became a lawyer because: There are few systems in this world that have the potential to impact and order the flow of life. I became interested in learning how I could be a part of that impact. Every motion filed, every word uttered in court, even the way you carry yourself around the office produces minute shifts in the direction of law and how we allow it to continue to impact ourselves, hopefully shifting to something more equitable and true.
My chief characteristic: Introspection, and making sure that I am honest with myself and my place in the world.
What I appreciate the most in my friends: Reliability.
My main fault: Try as you may, I do not like watching movies.
One surprising thing people don’t know about me is: I love driving on long car trips. Not the destination part, quite literally, the part where I am in my car for hours. I once drove nine hours on a whim after my law school finals. I also have irrational fears about lightning and folk hero John Henry.
My occupation if I weren't a lawyer: Running an animal rescue.
Where I'd most like to live: Somewhere surrounded by nature, hence moving to Raleigh!
The natural talent I'd like to be gifted with: More artistically talented. I enjoy creating art to relax but wish it came more naturally to me.
My motto: Live life vulnerably and for yourself, try, and don’t be afraid to say you don’t know.
My favorite characters in fiction: Linda Belcher (Bob’s Burgers) and Peggy Hill (King of the Hill).
My heroes in real life: My father-in-law, Hugo. Watching him run his small business and crafting his life in a way that he gets to do what he loves every day. He invests in his community, is a reliable friend and family member, and will open his home to you without question. Plus, he’s a polyglot and carries so many stories and experiences with him.