Lauren Branard

Lauren Branard, a native of Austin, Texas, joined Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC as an Associate in 2026. Ms. Branard’s practice focuses primarily on contract negotiation and drafting, business and corporate matters, and representing contractors, subcontractors, and owners in construction matters.

In 2023, Lauren graduated from Furman University with degrees in Business Administration and Spanish. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and spent a semester studying abroad at Nebrija University in Madrid, Spain.

In 2026, Lauren earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law with a certificate in Criminal Law. During Law School, Lauren worked as a summer associate at Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC and was a member of the Women’s Legal Society. In 2026, Lauren also earned her Master of Business Administration from the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business.