Her civil litigation practice focuses on defending premises liability, commercial automobile, personal injury, construction defect, and environmental matters. Within this realm, Lauren has specific experience defending cases involving the Texas Dram Shop and the Texas Workers Compensation Act ("TWCA"), particularly on behalf of companies who do not subscribe to the TWCA scheme. She also has familiarity with the permitting and compliance needs of industry clients who are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and Harris County Flood Control, Engineering, and Pollution Control Departments.