Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Journalism Studies in May 2022 from Texas A&M University. During her time there, she championed student well-being by leading efforts to create a peer-to-peer mental health text line, founded and served as President of the Texas A&M Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists, was elected to the Student Senate, and mentored more than 100 freshmen. She was also active in voter registration efforts. Her dedication to community impact was recognized when she received the Buck Weirus Spirit Award in 2022, one of the university’s highest awards given to students.

She went on to earn her Juris Doctor and Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in May 2025. At LSU Law, Lauren served as a 2L Class Representative for the Student Bar Association and as Vice President of Administration for OUTLaw. She competed in national and international competitions, participated in the Civil Mediation Clinic—where she successfully facilitated multiple settlements—and authored an article on ethics in mediation and arbitration published in the Louisiana Bar Journal. In Spring 2025, she earned a CALI Award in Gender and the Law.

Lauren, her husband, and their dog chose to settle in Roanoke, drawn by the region’s warmth, sense of community, and natural beauty. She is committed to serving Virginians with compassion and skill in all areas of family law.