Overview
Lauren is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She advises clients across industries on data privacy and information security, helping them build strong compliance programs and prepare for evolving risks.
Lauren guides clients through data security incidents, leading initial assessments and coordinating forensic and remediation efforts to contain, investigate, and resolve issues. She helps clients develop privacy, incident response, and information security policies, as well as comprehensive governance and response plans. Lauren also reviews contracts to ensure alignment with state, federal, and international privacy laws. She assesses notification obligations and assists with external communications, including consumer notices, regulatory reports, and media statements. Lauren holds the CIPP/US and CIPP/E credentials.
Lauren’s background also includes extensive litigation work. She managed a national trucking docket and defended carriers and drivers in catastrophic injury cases across the country. She has defended clients in business torts, cargo claims, personal injury matters, and discrimination claims before the PHRC and EEOC. Lauren has represented health care providers and hospitals in Pennsylvania and New York, providing valuable insight into HIPAA privacy and security challenges. She also holds a certificate in Health and Hospital Law.
Lauren has counseled pharmaceutical and medical device companies in mass tort and state attorney general investigations. She was part of a national team handling multi-district litigation arising from a medical device recall. Lauren has also represented businesses in toxic tort, asbestos, environmental litigation, and life insurers in disputes involving structured settlement annuities.
About Me
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with my family and pets and traveling. She also enjoys exercise, gardening, reading, doing puzzles and cooking.
Credentials
Education
New York Law School
- J.D., 2003
Seton Hall School of Law
- Health & Hospital Law Certificate
University of Scranton
- Master of Science, Secondary Education, 2005
Drew University
- B.A., 1989
Media
News
Events
Professional & Civic Associations
Civic
- Girls Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, Troop Treasurer, 2015–Present
- Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Children’s Theatre Board Member, 2017
- Stepping Stones Children’s Center
- Board of Directors, Parent Director, 2012–2014
- Vice-President, 2014–2015
Professional
Associations
- Allegheny County Bar Association—Legal Technology & e-Discovery Committee, 2012–Present
- ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Committee, Chair, 2022-2023
Certifications
- Certificate in Health & Hospital Law, Seton Hall University Law School
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for United States law (US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for European law (E) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Services
Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2003
New Jersey. 2003
New York, 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court - NJ
U.S. District Court - NY - E.D., S.D.
U.S. District Court - PA
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