Attorney

Lauren M. Wheeler

A graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, summa cum laude and first in her class, Lauren gained early experience clerking for the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho. She brings a background in education law, employment law, and litigation, and has been an attorney at Stevens Clay, P.S. since 2024.

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lwheeler@stevensclay.org

(509) 838-8330

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  • Lauren Wheeler is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude and first in her class. Before joining Stevens Clay as a full-time associate attorney, Lauren spent two summers clerking with the firm, gaining experience in education law, employment law, and litigation. She expanded her litigation and trial advocacy skills while clerking for the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho and as a judicial extern for Judge Tracy Staab at the Washington State Court of Appeals.

    • Litigation

    • General Counsel Services

    • Public Records Act

    • Contracts & Municipal Law

    • J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2024 — summa cum laude, Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence (1st in Class)

    • B.A., Eastern Washington University, 2021 — summa cum laude

    • Attorney, Stevens Clay, P.S., 2024–Present

    • Summer Associate, Stevens Clay, P.S., 2022–2023

    • Law Clerk, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho, 2022

    • Judicial Extern, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, 2023

    • Washington State Bar, 2024

    • Idaho State Bar, 2025

  • In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.