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Lauren Zang Williams

Lauren Zang Williams

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5929
LZwilliams@jw.com
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Lauren Zang Williams

Lauren Zang Williams

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5929
LZwilliams@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Biography

Lauren Zang Williams is an attorney in the litigation section of Jackson Walker’s Dallas office. Lauren represents clients at trial and all appellate stages in both federal and state court. She has represented clients in a wide range of complex and sensitive matters including breach of contract, first amendment, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, FINRA arbitrations, aviation, oil and gas, construction defects, and other complex commercial litigation. She has participated in large internal investigations, including regulatory compliance investigations, and has prepared government disclosures on behalf of her clients. Lauren has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, including preparing and arguing motions, discovery, taking and defending depositions, expert discovery, and trial strategy. Prior to Jackson Walker, Lauren served as a law clerk for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in its homicide unit. Lauren also previously served as a law clerk to Judge Andrea Thompson in the Collin County 416th District Court. During law school, Lauren served as an attorney ad litem and advocate on behalf of children in the Texas foster care system through Southern Methodist University’s Child Advocacy Clinic.

When not practicing law, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and sheepadoodle.

Education

B.A., The University of Oklahoma, Summa Cum Laude
J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law, Magna Cum Laude

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

  • Assisted team defending an aviation fueling services provider in a personal injury suit filed in a Harris County district court and successfully argued a no-evidence motion for summary judgment, resulting in a dismissal of all claims against their client.
  • Assisted team prosecuting claims for breach of promissory notes and ultimately secured a settlement resulting in approximately $26 million dollars for the client.
  • Drafted and argued summary judgment motions on behalf of a bank and obtained full dismissal of all claims against the client.
  • Conducted extensive investigation on behalf of client regarding export control violations and drafted government disclosures.
  • Took over 30 depositions in defense of a multi-plaintiff litigation seeking millions in damages.
  • Assisted in obtaining six-figure spoliation sanctions award, which included attorneys’ fees, and secured adverse jury instruction finding in favor of client in federal court.

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025

Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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August 17, 2023
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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Practice Experience

  • Assisted team defending an aviation fueling services provider in a personal injury suit filed in a Harris County district court and successfully argued a no-evidence motion for summary judgment, resulting in a dismissal of all claims against their client.
  • Assisted team prosecuting claims for breach of promissory notes and ultimately secured a settlement resulting in approximately $26 million dollars for the client.
  • Drafted and argued summary judgment motions on behalf of a bank and obtained full dismissal of all claims against the client.
  • Conducted extensive investigation on behalf of client regarding export control violations and drafted government disclosures.
  • Took over 30 depositions in defense of a multi-plaintiff litigation seeking millions in damages.
  • Assisted in obtaining six-figure spoliation sanctions award, which included attorneys’ fees, and secured adverse jury instruction finding in favor of client in federal court.

Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

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