Lauren Whetstone

Lauren Whetstone is the Director of Sales and Business Development at NextEra Energy, Inc., where responsibilities include leading the expansion of fiber optic cable networks to enhance community connectivity, energy efficiency, and resiliency across the U.S. Prior to this role, Lauren served as a Litigation and Corporate Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig from October 2007 to June 2023, directing complex commercial and securities litigation for a diverse clientele, managing high-stakes legal disputes, and achieving significant legal victories. Lauren's earlier experience includes a position as a Senior Business Litigation and Securities Litigation Associate, where management of multidistrict litigation and class actions resulted in favorable outcomes for major clients. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Public Relations from the University of Florida.