Ms. Lauren holds a B.A. in Government and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations cum laude from Harvard University. She advises the international Corporate Compliance and Arbitration departments at Hegazy and Partners and assists in translating and reviewing documents. Lauren specializes in ensuring the compatibility of foreign policies and regulations with the applicable Egyptian laws.

Her experience includes assisting international clients with corporate structuring and labor issues in East Africa and the OHADA regions, advising banks on Loan Facilities Agreements, due diligence in preparation or cross-jurisdictional M&As, and guiding international clients in preparing for litigation in the United States and Canada. She also advises clients on family law issues such as inheritance, wills, and trusts. Lauren has assisted in drafting memoranda and completing submissions for international commercial arbitration.