Lauren L. Mitchell is a partner in the complex litigation/dispute resolution group.  Lauren focuses her practice on the efficient and effective resolution of employment disputes.  She defends employers against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims in EEOC investigations through civil litigation and provides legal counsel in defending against Title VII, ADEA, FLSA, and TCHRA claims and employment-related tort claims. Lauren frequently prosecutes claims for breach of covenants not to compete and she represents clients regarding confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.

Lauren has experience preparing and defending witnesses for depositions, drafting legal motions, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive pleadings. She also provides advice and counsel to assist clients in minimizing the risk of litigation.

Lauren received her J.D. from the  Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.  While in law school, she was selected as an articles editor for the International Law Review Association and she worked as a student attorney in the Southern Methodist University Civil Clinic where she represented clients in consumer law matters.  Lauren earned a B.A. in Crime and Justice Studies, graduating cum laude from the University of Texas at Dallas.

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Dilbeck and Howison are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano and Strauss are recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2022 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  Lopano was also listed among the Up and Coming 100: 2022 Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual

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“Lauren, Susan, Keith and Will have brought tremendous success to our firm and demonstrated zealous work ethic,” said managing partner William A. Munck.  “They excel as attorneys in corporate law, IP, and litigation and they have impressed all of us with their commitment to their practice, their clients, and our law firm.” Hogan practices in

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Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce Lauren Mitchell as our newest litigation partner

Lauren received her J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, graduating cum laude. While in law school, she was selected as an articles editor for the International Law Review Association and she worked as a student attorney in the SMU Civil Clinic where she represented clients in consumer law matters. A little

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Nine Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Arvesen, Harden, and Plagens are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano was recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2021 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters,

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

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Munck Wilson Mandala Ranked Among 2024 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

In Dallas, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in commercial litigation, copyright law, corporate law, employment law/management, insurance law, labor law/management, litigation/construction, litigation/intellectual property, litigation/labor and employment, litigation/patent, mergers and acquisitions law, patent law, sports law, technology law, trademark law, and venture capital law. In Austin, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in

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Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, JD, 2010

cum laude

University of Texas at Dallas, BA, 2005

Crime and Justice Studies

cum laude

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

  • Best Lawyers in America
    2024
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation, Fellow
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
    2018-2022

Texas, 2010

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas