Lauren H.
About Lauren H.
Lauren H. is a Corporate Counsel at Piper Sandler, providing legal advice to various financial teams. She has a background in law from the University of Minnesota and experience from Dorsey & Whitney LLP and Jackson Lewis P.C.
Work at Piper Sandler
Lauren H. has served as Corporate Counsel at Piper Sandler since 2016. In this role, she provides legal advice to various teams, including Investment Banking, Equities Capital Markets, and Merchant Banking. Her responsibilities encompass ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting the firm's financial operations. Lauren collaborates closely with Piper Sandler Finance as part of her legal department duties.
Education and Expertise
Lauren H. earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Minnesota Law School, graduating cum laude in 2012. Her legal education focused on various aspects of law, preparing her for her role in corporate counsel. Prior to her law degree, she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies and Fine Arts from Amherst College in 2008. This diverse educational background contributes to her expertise in legal matters within the financial sector.
Background
Before joining Piper Sandler, Lauren H. worked as an Associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP from 2012 to 2016. During her four years there, she was involved in commercial credit transactions, representing both lenders and borrowers. Earlier in her career, she was a Paralegal at Jackson Lewis P.C. from 2008 to 2009, where she gained foundational experience in the legal field.
Professional Affiliations
Lauren H. is an active member of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, which promotes the interests of Hispanic legal professionals. Additionally, she participates in the Walker Art Center Contemporaries group, engaging with the arts community in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. These affiliations reflect her commitment to both her profession and community involvement.