Gunster shareholder Lauren Purdy was recently selected to the 2021-22 Leadership Florida Northeast Region Council. Lauren previously served on the Council from 2018-19.
Gunster enjoys a long history and partnership with Leadership Florida, one of the state's premier leadership organizations. Dozens of Gunster lawyers have participated in its Cornerstone and Connect programs, as well as held leadership positions within the organization.
Created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida seeks to build a sense of statewide community by identifying and educating individuals who have the passion, commitment, and positioning to create a better Florida. Members of Leadership Florida are dedicated not only to their local communities but also to the statewide community of Florida. Leadership Florida also develops bonds among Floridians who combine their talents and resources to build an even greater Florida, community by community.
Lauren Purdy advises local, national and multinational clients in a wide array of business disputes in both state and federal courts. Her practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, transportation and professional liability matters at both the trial and appellate court levels. As a trial lawyer who devotes a substantial portion of her practice to appeals, Lauren is personally dedicated to bringing a unique and well-rounded perspective to litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy. Lauren’s experience in trial and appellate courts includes the representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in jury trials, bench trials and arbitration hearings.
