Lauren Dayton litigates complex disputes in state and federal courts from the filing of a complaint through appeal. Ms. Dayton has particular expertise in contract disputes and business torts, particularly under New York law. She also litigates antitrust, bankruptcy, and intellectual property matters.
Ms. Dayton is a skilled advocate. She develops creative strategies and compelling narratives for her clients, always keeping their goals in focus. She has taken or defended dozens of depositions, argued motions, worked with experts, and coordinated in large defense groups to drive a successful outcome for her clients. Ms. Dayton is particularly good at managing complex cases efficiently. She draws on her experience in private practice and in clerking for both trial and appellate courts to develop an effective and efficient case strategy.
Ms. Dayton is also an experienced appellate lawyer. She has briefed appeals before federal courts in the Second, Third, Fifth, Ninth, and Federal Circuits, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. She has an active practice before New York appellate courts.
Ms. Dayton has been recognized several years in a row as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. She has also been named a "40 & Under Litigator" by Benchmark Litigation.
Ms. Dayton speaks frequently on business torts and trial practice issues, including at the ABA’s Litigation Section Annual Conference and before the Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Dayton is the Programs Chair for the ABA’s Business Torts & Unfair Competition Committee and is active in the Chicago Bar Association and Women in Funds, an organization for investment professionals and attorneys.
Before joining MoloLamken, Ms. Dayton clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and for the Honorable Brian M. Cogan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Ms. Dayton is fluent in French, and has represented francophone clients.
