Lauren A. Williams
Of Counsel
Litigation
J.D. William & Mary
B.B.A William & Mary
Office:
Bridgeport, WV
(304) 933-8276
Biography
Lauren Williams focuses her practice in the area of energy litigation. She represents the interests of the oil and natural gas industry and has been involved in many aspects of title and condemnation litigation.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
Harrison County Bar AssociationDean's Certificate for Outstanding Service to the William & Mary Law School Community, 2012William & Mary Community Servant Award, 2012Graduated summa cum laude, The College of William & MaryCALI Award in Employment Law
Key Experience
Represented oil and gas operators in title litigation matters, including partition and missing heirs petition proceedings
Defended tax sale litigation in state and federal court, including appeals
Defended oil and gas operators in cases involving royalty, nuisance, and trespass claims
Work Experience
2012 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011 Summer Associate, LeClair Ryan
2010 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011 Summer Associate, LeClair Ryan
2010 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Speaking Engagements
Co-author, "One Stick in the Bundle: Characterizing Nonparticipating Royalty Interests Under West Virginia Law," 117 W.Va. L. Rev. 519 (2014)Co-author, "A 'Winning' Approach to Sheen-Style Employees," Law 360, August 2011