Overview
A seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in legal recruiting, professional development and human resources, Lauren oversees all facets of the firm’s talent strategy.
She leads the development and execution of forward-thinking programs that attract, retain and engage top talent while aligning with the firm’s broader business objectives. Her goal is to cultivate an environment where attorneys and staff feel valued and empowered, performance is rewarded and people are inspired to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success.
Lauren brings extensive experience across the full HR function, including recruitment and onboarding, diversity and inclusion, training and development, performance management, policy design and budget administration. She has a proven track record of designing and implementing policies that enhance productivity, improve retention and strengthen workplace culture.
Lauren works closely with the firm’s Legal Recruiting team to shape hiring practices for law students and lateral attorneys, and she leads initiatives related to onboarding, integration, professional development and performance management. Lauren also plays a key role in advancing the firm’s inclusion efforts and driving process improvements that support the long-term success of the firm and its people.
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- Member, NYC Bar Association Career Advancement & Management Committee
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
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