Lauren N. Vriesinga

In addition to her litigation practice, Lauren counsels businesses on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters. She works with owners, executives, and in-house stakeholders to identify legal exposure, evaluate risk, develop practical solutions, and address issues before they mature into litigation. Her advisory work includes contract drafting and negotiation, corporate and operational matters, internal policies, regulatory compliance, and strategic dispute resolution.

Lauren also represents licensed professionals in disciplinary and licensing matters before the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and its professional and occupational boards. Prior to entering private practice, she served in LLR’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel, where she gained firsthand experience in the investigation and prosecution of professional licensing matters. She draws on that background to defend professionals facing complaints, investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and alleged licensing violations. Lauren seeks to resolve these matters at the earliest appropriate stage—whether through dismissal, negotiated resolution, or settlement—and, when necessary, represents clients in contested administrative hearings and appeals.

Lauren further advises businesses and individuals on South Carolina alcoholic beverage licensing and enforcement matters. Prior to private practice, she served as an attorney with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, the agency responsible for administering the State’s alcoholic beverage licensing laws. Drawing on that experience, Lauren assists clients with obtaining beer, wine, and liquor licenses and permits, addressing licensing and compliance issues, and responding to alleged violations involving existing licenses. When licensing matters become contested, she represents clients throughout the administrative process and in related proceedings.

Across her practice, Lauren brings a litigator’s perspective to business counseling and a business-oriented approach to litigation. She recognizes that effective legal strategy must account not only for what may be achieved in court, but also for each client’s broader business and personal objectives. Lauren takes the time to understand those objectives, assess legal and practical risks, and develop strategies designed to achieve efficient, favorable resolutions through early intervention, negotiation, settlement, trial, or appeal.

Outside the office, Lauren is active in her community and local bar associations. She also participated in Leadership Berkeley, an experience that further strengthened her connection to and understanding of the regional business community.