Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG) is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren Brown as the firm’s Director of Recruiting and Professional Development. Lauren brings nearly 20 years of experience to the firm where she will manage attorney recruiting, onboarding, and integration in line with the firm’s continued growth strategy in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. She will also help build the leadership pipeline by overseeing the law school recruitment and summer associate programs.
“Lauren has excellent experience as a practicing attorney, as a mentor and a coach to young attorneys, and as a guide to law students looking for their future firms. Her role directly supports the firm’s goals as we continue to grow through lateral partner recruitment and by hiring, developing, and retaining talented associates who we expect to become partners in our firm,” said Jonathan Eady, managing partner at AGG.
“I was familiar with AGG when I joined the firm and knew the longevity of careers here is unique in the legal market. My goal is to position AGG to attract top legal talent, who will add to our substantial expertise, and who seek a long-term career in an enjoyable place to practice law,” said Lauren.
Before joining AGG, Lauren held various roles at Emory University School of Law, developing young attorneys and connecting firms with quality talent. After joining Emory in 2011, she served as director of the school’s Center for Professional Development & Career Strategy and as an alumni and mock interview advisor. Lauren also served as a law school consultant for the Spivey Consulting Group, a premier law school admissions consulting firm. Lauren began her legal career as an associate at Bryan Cave LLP, serving on their hiring committee.
Lauren earned her law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.