Portrait of Lauren Mullin

Lauren Mullin

Counsel

Lauren Mullin guides businesses and financial institutions through complex commercial disputes, from early case assessment through resolution in court and arbitration. She represents clients in high stakes matters that demand rigorous legal analysis, strategic advocacy, and practical problem-solving.

Lauren handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as before arbitral tribunals. Her practice involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and engaging in all phases of motion practice, including obtaining summary judgment and dismissals on behalf of her clients. She is frequently involved in cases requiring in-depth factual investigation and close coordination with clients to develop litigation strategies aligned with business objectives. Her trial experience includes a multi-week real estate dispute in D.C. Superior Court, during which she handled opening statements, closing arguments, and direct and cross examinations.

A significant portion of Lauren’s practice involves disputes governed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She represents financial institutions in inter-institution conflicts and expungement proceedings for financial advisors seeking to address regulatory records. Lauren is experienced in navigating the procedural and substantive requirements unique to FINRA matters and regularly assists clients in pursuing efficient resolutions to industry disputes.

Lauren also handles commercial landlord-tenant disputes, including failure-to-pay-rent actions, lease enforcement matters, and related business contract disputes. Her work in this area focuses exclusively on commercial properties and commercial leases.

Known for her thorough preparation and strategic approach, Lauren enjoys untangling complicated legal and factual issues. She is tenacious and assertive in the courtroom while remaining approachable and client-focused in her day-to-day practice. Lauren is committed to providing clients with diligent advocacy, clear communication, and a disciplined focus on achieving favorable outcomes.

Before entering private practice, Lauren served as a judicial intern and later as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stuart R. Berger of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Lauren serves on the board of Healthcare Access Maryland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting underserved communities with essential healthcare services.

    Education

    • University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
    • University of Maryland College Park (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Maryland State Bar Association

    Recognitions

    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch® for Commercial Litigation (2026)
    • Selected to Maryland Rising Stars® for Business Litigation (2024-2027)
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Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.