About Lauren
Lauren practices in the firm’s commercial litigation practice group. In addition, her practice includes a focus on transactional entertainment law and intellectual property matters. Prior to law school, she worked in the entertainment industry in the Nashville area.
Lauren received her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she served as a Senior Board Technology Editor for the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law. She also served as Vice President of the law school Honor Council and Executive Justice of the First Amendment Moot Court Competition. She received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Birmingham-Southern College. In addition, Kilgore participated in internships and conducted research in Scotland, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
What is your favorite thing about the law?
The law provides a structured way to use persuasion and creativity to help solve real-world problems for clients, and you don’t see the same issue presented the same way twice!
What was your first job?
I worked at a bagel shop in Birmingham, Alabama when I was fifteen years old. I enjoyed the experience so much that I continued to work in the service industry on and off for the next eight years. I loved waiting tables and creating a memorable experience for clients, and working as a server taught me invaluable professional and intrapersonal skills I continue to utilize as an attorney.
What are your hobbies?
Music is a significant part of my life, and I enjoy exploring the music scene in Nashville, as well as hosting guitar “jam sessions” at home with my musically gifted friends. I also love college football and try to head to Knoxville in the fall to see my Vols play! My husband loves to cook, so we make time to cook together and try new recipes. I also enjoy running and strength training at Koko FitClub here in town, as well as reading when I have spare time.
What advice would you give to a young student in law school?
Balance is extremely important, both for law school and life. There is tremendous pressure in law school to work yourself to death, but you have to take time to care for yourself and your sanity. Work hard, but make time to watch movies, explore your city, and spend time with friends. Also, continue writing during the second and third year of law school. After the first year there is no legal writing class to keep your skills fresh, so join a journal or moot court to keep your writing in top shape.
What is your favorite lawyer joke?
Q: What is the difference between a tick and a lawyer?
A: A tick falls off of you when you die.
How do you define a “good day?”
If I can help just one person feel better about their day, that is a good day.
How do you spend your weekend?
Catching some great music at the Station Inn, watching college football, grilling out with my husband, or spending time with my best girlfriends.