Lauren Stanek

Lauren Stanek is a Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Lakewood, where responsibilities include providing legal advice to the Planning Department, focusing on land use and development, drafting agreements, overseeing various boards and commissions, and reviewing commercial real estate documents. Stanek has held positions as Assistant City Attorney and Municipal Prosecutor I/II, managing a wide range of legal matters and supervising prosecution staff. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Michigan. Notable early experiences include roles as a Summer Associate at Califf & Harper, P.C., and internships with the United States District Court, the Department of Justice, and the United States Attorney's Office.