Lauren M. Modelski

Associate

Lauren Modelski is an experienced litigator who uses a deep understanding of psychology to develop arguments and approaches that resonate with judges and juries. Lauren performs extensive legal research, drafts and responds to motions, oversees the discovery process, and prepares witnesses in cases across a range of industries. Her clients benefit from her strong grasp on the factors that drive human behavior and decision making as she creates strategies that help them prevail in a variety of white collar defense cases and commercial disputes.

In addition to practicing as a litigator at national and international law firms, Lauren has worked as a litigation consultant in antitrust, patent infringement, employment, toxic tort, and contract disputes. In that role she moderated mock trials and solicited feedback from mock jurors, which helped inform her advice to clients facing real trials. She helped clients prevail in court by assisting with and providing strategic direction for the jury selection process. Lauren is aided in this and her work at Venable by the knowledge she gained earning a master of arts degree in applied psychology.

Credentials
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Education

  • M.S. Applied Psychology University of Southern California 2024
  • J.D. University of Chicago Law School 2013
  • B.S. Psychology summa cum laude University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2009
    • Minor: Business
    • Bronze Tablet Graduation Honors

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • National Institute for Trial Advocacy
    • Certificate in Building Trial Skills
    • Certificate in Deposition Skills

Recognition
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  • Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021