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Lauren J. Coppola
Lauren J. Coppola
Partner
Chair, Telecommunications Practice
Experience
Lauren Coppola is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on complex commercial, telecommunications, and intellectual property disputes in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as regulatory bodies across the United States. Whether advocating for large corporations or small, closely held companies, Lauren invests the time necessary to understand her client’s business operations inside and out to develop a strategy designed to achieve her client’s unique business goals.
Telecommunications Litigation and Arbitration
For over 15 years Lauren has represented and advised clients in the telecommunications industry. She thrives in this cutting-edge area of practice, where regulations evolve quickly to match the breakneck pace of technological development. She has a deep understanding of the nuances of telecommunications technology and a proven ability to translate that knowledge into a clear and compelling argument for judges and juries.
Lauren has a broad range of experience including:
- Intercarrier Compensation Disputes
- FCC Rulemaking Proceedings
- Contract Negotiations and Drafting
- Call Blocking Claims
- Class Action Defense
- Regulatory and Compliance Issues
- Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Litigation
- Fraud Investigation and Litigation
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Litigation
Appellate Advocacy and Guidance
Lauren has handled complex appeals in both state and federal courts covering a diverse range of issues. Utilizing her experience and knowledge of appellate procedure, she is able to unravel the complexities of each case in order to present a clear argument to the court. She has an innate ability to simplify complex cases into manageable issues that appellate judges can comprehend. She recently secured an overturn of a Federal Communications Commission order as arbitrary and capricious before a panel at the 9th Circuit.
Commercial Litigation
In addition to her telecommunications and appellate work, Lauren also represents companies across a broad spectrum of complex commercial law matters, including:
- Contract disputes
- Civil RICO
- Financial fraud and business divorce cases
- License and software disputes
- Environmental concerns
Obtained a defense judgment for one of the world’s largest conference calling companies after federal court trial in which Qwest Communications Corp. sought to hold client liable for more than $2 million for terminating access and other charges. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Achieved favorable settlement for one of the world’s largest conference calling companies in license dispute concerning complex intellectual property. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Counsel for Tribally owned telephone company in South Dakota in multiple disputes in federal court and administrative proceedings. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Negotiated settlements in favor of general contractor who defaulted on large scale Boston public construction contract. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Attained judgment for breach of commercial lease and defended against eminent domain defenses. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Obtained jury verdict against business owner for breach of non-competition agreement and asset purchase agreement. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
Represented large hedge fund in liquidation in private arbitration against investors with over $100 million in claims asserted against it. (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)
- Named to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023)
- Named a "Rising Star," Law360 (2020)
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- Young Professionals of Boston, Vassar College Alumni
- Massachusetts
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- U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D. (2006)
- Vassar College, B.A. (2003)
- Law360 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board (2021-2024)
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
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- "How Many Cases Have You Tried To A Verdict?," The New York Law Journal (March 14, 2024)
- "Law360's 2023 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board," Law360 (August 22, 2023)
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