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Lauren M. Wheeler

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Practice Summary

Lauren is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude and first in her class. Before Joining Stevens Clay as a full-time associate attorney, Lauren spent two summers clerking with the firm. While clerking, she gained valuable insight and experience in education law, employment law, and litigation.

Lauren furthered her litigation and trial advocacy experience by clerking for the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho and as a judicial extern for Judge Tracy Staab at the Washington State Court of Appeals.

Practice Groups

  • Labor & Employment; Special Education; Litigation; General Counsel; Public Records Act; Contracts & Municipal

Education

  • J.D., Gonzaga University school of law, 2024 summa cum laude—Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence (1st in her class)
  • B.A., Eastern Washington University, 2021 summa cum laude

Professional Background

  • Stevens Clay, P.S., Attorney, 2024-Present
  • Stevens Clay, P.S., Summer Associate, 2022-2023
  • Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho, Law Clerk, 2024
  • Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, Judicial Extern, 2023

Bar Admissions

  • Washington State Bar, 2024

Personal

In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, playing piano, travelling, and spending time with her family.