Lauren Schwartz
About Lauren Schwartz
Lauren Schwartz serves as the Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Cleverbridge, where she leads the Legal & Compliance team. She specializes in complex legal areas, including data privacy and intellectual property, and has a strong background in law, having studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
Current Role at Cleverbridge
Lauren Schwartz serves as the Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Cleverbridge, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads the Legal & Compliance team, focusing on the intersection of law and technology. Schwartz is responsible for providing innovative legal solutions that ensure compliance while maximizing business revenue growth. Her work involves navigating complex legal areas, including data privacy, intellectual property, Fintech regulations, consumer law, and AI legal frameworks.
Educational Background
Lauren Schwartz studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Chemistry from 2000 to 2004. She then attended Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from 2006 to 2009. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of both legal principles and scientific disciplines.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Cleverbridge, Lauren Schwartz held several significant legal positions. She worked as Senior Counsel for Global IP Litigation and APAC Counsel at Groupon from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she was an attorney at Kirkland & Ellis LLP from 2009 to 2014. Schwartz also gained experience as a Summer Associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in 2007 and at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in 2008. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago Kent College of Law from 2015 to 2016.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
Lauren Schwartz has been actively involved in community service throughout her career. She volunteered as a mediator at the Center for Conflict Resolution from 2008 to 2016 and served on its Auxiliary Board. Her commitment to community engagement reflects her dedication to conflict resolution and legal education.
Personal Interests
In her personal life, Lauren Schwartz enjoys exploring Chicago's culture and cuisine with her family. She is also actively involved in her children's activities. Additionally, she owns three rescue dogs and often spends time roaming the city with them, showcasing her love for both her family and pets.