Atty. Lauren E. Nweze
Lauren Nweze is senior counsel in WSHB’s Portland office, handling complex state and federal civil litigation. Lauren is admitted to practice in Oregon, the U.S.
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Lauren E. Nweze is a Senior Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and health care. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2014). Educated at University of the CumberlandsIndiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2014) and University of Portland (B.A., 2010). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lauren Nweze is senior counsel in WSHB’s Portland office, handling complex state and federal civil litigation
- Lauren is admitted to practice in Oregon, the U.S
- District Court for the District of Oregon, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- She specializes in a wide array of municipal defense issues, including constitutional and civil rights, disability and accommodation, premises liability, indemnification, medical malpractice, and general torts
- Before joining WSHB, Lauren served as litigation counsel for Oregon’s largest public entity insurance risk pool, representing municipal entities and employees across the state of Oregon, and before that worked for the City of Beaverton, providing an array of legal services, including civil and administrative representation for the City, police liaison counsel, and municipal prosecutor
- Lauren brings significant experience from both inside and beyond the courtroom to help achieve successful outcomes for her clients
- Lauren earned her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law (Bloomington), graduating in the top third of her class, and received her B.A. cum laude from the University of Portland
- Lauren's passion for litigation was evident throughout her academic career, as she actively competed in numerous trial and appellate court advocacy competitions at both the undergraduate and law school levels
- Her outstanding performance in advocacy earned her multiple honors, culminating in her induction into the Order of Barristers
- In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her two young daughters, yoga, game nights, and stand-up comedy
- Newsroom News •WSHB Secures Defense Verdict in High-Exposure Federal Jury Trial in Portland Trial Results, 4.24.26 In the News •WSHB Secures Defense Verdict in High-Exposure Federal Jury Trial in Portland
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Lauren E. Nweze's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lauren E. Nweze handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Lauren E. Nweze is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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