Lauren

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(she/her)

Associate

Practice Areas

Litigation and Land Development

Contact

Legal Assistant

Contact

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About Lauren

Lauren is an associate who practices in the areas of land development law and civil litigation. She was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2024.

Lauren holds a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto.

Lauren completed her articles with a civil litigation boutique. She has appeared before the Superior Court, the Court of Appeal, and various tribunals.

She holds a joint degree in law and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. While in law school, she competed in the Willms & Shier Environmental Law Moot. She also served as a clinic manager for Artists’ Legal Advice Services and volunteered with Downtown Legal Services.

Lauren also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with high distinction.

Professional Associations

  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Building Industry and Land Development Association
  • Urban Land Institute
  • Advocates’ Society
  • Group of Racialized (Ontario) Women Litigators

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar in June 2024
  • Juris Doctor/Certificate in Environmental Studies, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, 2023
  • Honours Bachelor of Science with high distinction, University of Toronto, 2020