Lauren C. Hornsby
About Lauren C. Hornsby
Lauren C. Hornsby is a Senior Legal Editor specializing in litigation at Thomson Reuters, with a background that includes roles as a Principal at Cokinos, Bosien & Young and a Partner at Thompson & Knight LLP. She has a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and extensive experience in product liability, personal injury cases, and legal document development.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Lauren C. Hornsby serves as a Senior Legal Editor in the Litigation department at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2015, contributing her expertise from the Dallas/Fort Worth area while being based out of the New York City office. In her role, she creates practice notes that provide practical insights and practitioner tips for attorneys, enhancing their understanding of legal matters beyond the law itself. Her work focuses on improving the efficiency of legal drafting through the development of standard documents and clauses.
Previous Experience at Cokinos, Bosien & Young
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Lauren worked as a Principal at Cokinos, Bosien & Young from 2008 to 2015. During her seven years there, she coordinated local counsel nationwide and led internal legal teams. Her experience in this role further solidified her skills in managing complex legal cases and collaborating with various legal professionals.
Legal Career at Thompson & Knight LLP
Lauren C. Hornsby was a Partner at Thompson & Knight LLP from 1995 to 2008, where she spent 13 years practicing law. Her responsibilities included engaging in trial and motion practice, mediation, and arbitration, both as a first-chair attorney and as part of a legal team. This role allowed her to gain extensive experience in handling high-dollar product liability, premises liability, and personal injury cases.
Educational Background
Lauren studied at the University of Michigan Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from the University of Maryland College Park, studying from 1988 to 1991. She also attended Hood College for General Studies in 1987-1988 and completed her high school education at Seneca Valley High School from 1984 to 1987.
Professional Memberships and Contributions
Lauren was a member of the American Bar Association from 1994 to 2015, contributing to the legal community for over two decades. Her involvement in the association reflects her commitment to the legal profession and her dedication to staying informed about developments in law and practice.