About

Lauren* Cao is an articling student at Lenczner Slaght. She completed her JD/Certificate in Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Lauren is happiest when she helps§ others. She has served as a manager for Artists’ Legal Advice Services, a volunteer-run clinic that provides free legal assistance to artists across Ontario. She has also volunteered as a student caseworker at Downtown Legal Services where she helped clients resolve issues relating to employment and academic appeals. Prior to law school, Lauren volunteered weekly with the Hazel Burns Hospice where she put her fluency in English, French, and Mandarin to use when visiting clients from diverse communities. Supporting people living with a life-limiting illness helped her develop the emotional maturity needed to approach difficult situations calmly and with empathy. In her free time, Lauren plays the electric bass and enjoys camping. Whether you are jamming together or need legal assistance, Lauren does not rest easy until you find your groove‡ . To this end, she will employ her strong advocacy skills along with her perceptiveness, and her excellent analytical abilities, in any case she is on. .