Lauren Simenauer is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as an Associate at McKool Smith since August 2022. Previously, Lauren worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Courts and held the position of Law Clerk in litigation at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Lauren also gained valuable experience as a Student Attorney in the Georgetown Criminal Justice Clinic, representing clients in misdemeanor cases and parole violation hearings. Lauren's educational background includes a J.D. earned magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA in Biology and Psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior experience includes roles in various organizations, including a Summer Associate Law Clerk position and a Policy Fellow role, demonstrating a broad and rich legal and consulting background.