Lauren McGuire is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. She focuses her practice on white collar defense and government and internal investigations.
Lauren represents domestic and global companies, as well as high-profile individuals, across a variety of industries.
Lauren has experience advising clients on investigations and enforcement matters involving potential violations of US securities laws and regulations, the Investment Advisors Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and a number of other regulatory regimes. Lauren has represented clients in government-facing matters with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other domestic regulators. In addition to her investigations and defense work, Lauren also works with clients in the development, implementation, and enhancement of corporate compliance programs.
Lauren currently serves as a member of Latham’s Pro Bono Committee, and as a Junior Board member for Volunteer Legal Advocates. She maintains an active pro bono practice, primarily representing clients as a Guardian ad Litem.
Lauren received her law degree from Harvard Law School, where she served as the president of the American Constitution Society and volunteered with the Prison Legal Assistance Project.
Prior to joining Latham, Lauren was a clerk for Judge Julie A. Robinson in the US District Court for the District of Kansas.
Lauren’s recent experience includes: