Lauren Langan was named the Deputy Executive Director of the Children’s Law Center in 2022. Previously, she represented clients as a staff attorney with our Young Adult Legal Advocacy Program and engaged in policy work to improve systems for young people who have experienced trauma or instability. Lauren originally joined the Children’s Law Center for a short period in 2015 in the Caregiver Advocacy and Domestic Violence Programs before moving to Missouri, where she then served as a guardian ad litem in dependency and neglect cases in Jackson County. She returned to Colorado as an Assistant County Attorney representing the El Paso County Department of Human Services and was thrilled when an opportunity presented itself to rejoin the Children’s Law Center team. Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and traveling.

EDUCATION

Temple University Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctor
Elon University, Bachelor of Arts
University of Montana, Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Administration (anticipated completion Spring 2022)