Lauren Stadalius Thrasher

Lauren Thrasher is a passionate public defender in Rockdale County, Georgia who seeks to focus her career on fighting for and representing those who need it the most. She gained extensive trial advocacy experience, including jury trials ranging from traffic tickets to murder. In addition to her practice, she has a strong passion for teaching trial advocacy. Lauren is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law where she serves as an attorney coach for the mock trial team and teaches a course on DUI Trials and how to litigate them. She also serves as a faculty member for the Kessler-Edison Program for Trial Techniques. Additionally, Lauren is an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State College of Law teaching a class on Expert Witnesses Examination and the use of technology in the courtroom.

Mrs. Thrasher graduated from The University of Georgia with a B.A. in History. She graduated from Emory University School of Law with honors. During law school, Mrs. Thrasher served as the Director-in-Chief of the Mock Trial Society. She also was the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships recognizing her excellence in trial advocacy.