Lauren Bates is originally from South Lake Tahoe, California and now lives in San Diego. After spending many years representing and advising corporations in litigation, she found her true calling as an adoption attorney following the adoption of her daughter. As an attorney and adoptive mom, Lauren understands both the legal and emotional aspects of the adoption process. Lauren is passionate about adoption and truly enjoys helping others through their adoption journey.

Lauren earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. While attending law school, Lauren was a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office and served as an extern for the Hon. Marilyn L. Huff, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Additionally, Lauren was a Board Member and Lead Articles Editor of the San Diego Law Review. Prior to law school, Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree in international studies with an emphasis in political science from the University of California, San Diego.

Lauren currently lives in Encinitas with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Charlie. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys long walks, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors.