Cheri Lazar is a trusted advisor on legal ethics and conflicts at Barnes & Thornburg, where she serves as a Conflicts Attorney in the firm’s Office of General Counsel. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the professional responsibility landscape, Cheri helps guide the firm in conflict analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with evolving ethical standards.
With over two decades of practice spanning litigation, ethics, and business operations, Cheri brings a unique perspective to conflict analysis—one grounded in both practical litigation insight and a comprehensive understanding of legal relationships and loss prevention. Her experience includes advising on conflicts resolution, waivers, engagement documentation, ethical screens, and outside counsel guidelines.
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1992
- University of Florida, B.S., Public Relations, 1988
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court of Colorado