SHAW & ELENBAAS - Key Persons
Eric N. Wilson was born and raised in Faulkner County, graduating from Vilonia High School. He went on to complete the University of Central Arkansas Honors Program before attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, where he graduated with Honors.
He has 12 years of experience as the paralegal for Frank Shaw prior to attending law school, giving him an unprecedented amount of real-world legal experience before his graduation. Eric has been a licensed and practicing attorney at Shaw & Elenbaas for over a year and has become known for representation in post-conviction issues, sealing/expungement, and medical marijuana advising.
Eric is a published author in publications such as Dr. Seuss and Philosophy, and he makes himself available for speaking engagements on the topic of Medical Marijuana (obtaining cards, laws, etc.) In his spare time, he's an avid competitive gamer.
Frank E. Shaw is the founding member of our firm and one of the most recognized and well-respected names in criminal defense across Arkansas. In 2015, Frank went from being a solo practitioner to The Shaw Firm where he brought on exceptional lawyers to grow the firm. Lauren Elenbaas was one such lawyer, most recently becoming a partner. The firm is known today as Shaw & Elenbaas.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Vice President of the Arkansas of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lauren M. Elenbaas was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2008, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where she was also a collegiate athlete. Lauren went on to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, where she received a Juris Doctorate, with Honors, in 2013.
She has eight years of experience in legal practice and has quickly made a name for herself. Having joined the Shaw Firm in 2015, Lauren is well-known across Arkansas for representation in violent crime, sex crimes, and mental health-related crimes. In 2021, she officially became a partner in Shaw & Elenbaas.
Lauren is the current Vice President of the Arkansas of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and serves as Chair of the Arkansas Bar Association - Criminal Law Section. She's an adjunct professor of Law at the William H. Bowen School of Law, and has been named twice as a Legal Elite by Money and Politics. Her accolades also include being named as a Women's Inc. 2017 Remarkable Women in Business Honoree. She's available for public speaking engagements and CLE teaching in criminal law and ethics. Lauren also enjoys spending time on the sidelines as an avid soccer mom.