Lauren Firestone
About Lauren Firestone
Lauren Firestone serves as Corporate Counsel at AXIS Capital, having previously held positions at prominent law firms such as Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Proskauer Rose LLP. She earned her JD with high honors from Emory University School of Law and holds a Bachelor's degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from the same institution.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Lauren Firestone serves as Corporate Counsel at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is involved in providing legal guidance and support to the company, leveraging her extensive background in corporate law. Her responsibilities include advising on compliance matters, contract negotiations, and corporate governance.
Previous Experience at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked as an Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in corporate law, contributing to various legal projects and client matters in New York. This role further developed her expertise in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Firestone earned her Doctor of Law (JD) with High Honors from Emory University School of Law, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Emory University, achieved with High Honors from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Lauren's early career includes several internships that provided her with practical legal experience. She worked as a Summer Associate at Proskauer Rose LLP in 2020 and at Miller & Martin PLLC in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Field Investigator Intern at the National Labor Relations Board in 2017 and as a Policy and External Affairs Intern at the Georgia Department of Education in 2016.
Legal Assistant Role at Mass Tort Support
In 2018, Lauren Firestone worked as a Legal Assistant at Mass Tort Support for five months. This role involved assisting with legal research and documentation, contributing to her understanding of legal processes and client support in a tort law context.