Lauren is the founder of the Schoenbaum Firm, established in 2014. Lauren represents clients in many different industries through all stages of growth. Lauren provides top quality legal counsel to businesses including corporate governance and formation, drafting and negotiating contracts, and major transition support including succession planning and asset sales. In addition to traditional businesses, she also support multi-generational family businesses and more passive investment business interests, particularly in Austin's ever-changing real estate market.

Lauren’s affinity for self-starters and entrepreneurs is based in her own entrepreneurial experience. She co-owned her first business while still in college. Lauren prioritizes client communication and works efficiently with clients to develop the best strategy for each individual situation. An established attorney once called her “shrewd” and to this day it’s the nicest compliment she’s ever received.

Lauren has received numerous professional commendations including being named the Austin Under 40 winner in the legal category in 2020, and being named a top attorney by Austin Monthly magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for multiple years in a row. 

A native Kansan, Lauren earned her BSBA in Marketing and International Business from Washington University in Saint Louis and graduated from the University of Texas School of Law, with honors. 

In addition to her legal practice, Lauren is on the board of the Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of Austin, and is active in organizations supporting first generation and minority law students, the Austin Bar Association, People Fund, and the Austin Diaper Bank.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

MAMAs Austin: Founding Board Member, President 2013-2015

People Fund Austin: Pro Bono Legal Volunteer, 2012-present

Austin Diaper Bank: Board Member 2014-2016

Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association (TCWLA)

UT Austin and UT Law Mentor