1. J Lauren Hill Ball
870-761-1092
Jlhill7@memphis.edu
Education
The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law,Memphis, TN
Juris Doctorate Candidate, May 2015
 Activities: Health Law Society Past President and Co-Founder, Phi Alpha Delta Vice Justice and
Marshal, American Health Lawyers Association Alliance Member
 Awards:Dean’s Distinguished Pro Bono Award
Lyon College, Batesville, AR
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2012
 Honors: Trustee Scholarship, Above & Beyond Award (given to those who improve student life),
President of Psi Chi Honor Society
 Activities: Board of Trustees’ Student Advisor, Historian of Mortar Board’s Tartan Chapter, President of
Social Council, President & Discipline Committee Chair of Epsilon Rho Chapter of Phi Mu Sorority, Red
Cross Club Member
Work Experience
Elder Health Law Clinic, University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, TN January 2015- May 2015
 Specially admitted by the Tennessee Supreme Court to represent indigent, elderly residents of Shelby County
 Represented Client in Shelby County Probate Court, Petition for Conservatorship was granted
 Produced Healthcare and Financial Power of Attorney documents for clients
 Produced Last Will and Testament for client
 Managed numerous clients throughout the semester
Regional One Health, Legal Department, Memphis, TN August 2014- May 2015
Extern
 Drafted and reviewed contracts
 Reviewed and drafted Hospital Policies to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission Standards
 Performed research and produced memos concerning Health Provider Shortage Area Designations, H-1B waivers,
copyright, medical liens, physician - hourly pay issues, Sunshine Act,advanced care directives, risk management
issues, telemedicine, patient education and long term acute care hospital regulations
Memphis City Attorney’s Office, Transactional Unit Memphis, TN January 2014 May 2014, August 2014 – Current
Extern
 Drafted contracts
 Drafted ordinances
 Produced advisory memos concerning potential city ordinances
Waddell, Cole, and Jones Law Firm Jonesboro, AR June - August 2013, June- August 2014
Law Clerk
 Conducted legal research concerning numerous issues including: federal tax law, health law, and family law
 Drafted legal briefs
 Drafted and reviewed contracts
Murphy, Thompson, Arnold, Skinner, and Castleberry Law Firm, Batesville, AR January - May 2012
Research Assistant
 Conducted legal research and prepared interrogatories
 Filed paperwork
Additional Experience
 Assisting the Health Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association in organizing a joint CLE/CME event
 Completed short issue summaries included in the Health Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association Newsletter
 Co-Founder and initial president of the Health Law Society at the University of Memphis School of Law
 Team member on numerous medical mission trips to Villa Unida, Panama
 Member of the St. Bernards Advocates