Lana D. Crump

Lana Crump plays a critical role in providing legal advice and guidance to the firm's Management Team, Management Committee, Managing Partner, and various firm committees. She is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the firm's operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and advising on the mitigation of risk inherent in operating a commercial law firm today.

Lana works closely with firm partners, attorneys, and business professionals by advising them on various legal and other matters and assisting in the development and implementation of their strategic initiatives. She determines and procures professional liability and other firm insurance policies, guides the firm and its professionals through ethics issues and conflict resolution, and assists individual attorneys with client-related issues and/or problem-solving.

Moreover, Lana analyzes the legal implications of business decisions and proposes proactive solutions grounded in the highest level of integrity. She is called upon to develop and implement new and existing internal governance policies and procedures while also evaluating the potential risks and legal impact associated with the firm's actions and decisions. Lana also drafts and reviews firm agreements, contracts, and other legal documents with the goal of safeguarding firm investments across all contractual arrangements.

On a personal level, Lana is dedicated to fostering a culture of true excellence in an environment of continuous learning and improvement. An effective communicator, trusted confidante, and conscientious problem-solver, Lana leads by example and is appreciated and respected for her ability to identify potential legal problems before such issues can turn into obstructions to progress.