Lauren’s focus is specific to advising clients in the establishment and continuing operation of community development districts and other forms of special taxing districts – Lauren helps clients in the areas of public finance, public procurement, open government (Sunshine Laws) and ethics, rulemaking procedures, construction matters, navigating various licensing requirements, real property transactions, election law, government contracts, and a wide array of district governing documents. She enjoys helping residential communities find ways to achieve their goals within the framework of the law, and helping developer clients create dynamic spaces where the community can live, work, and play.

Public Finance – Lauren has helped numerous clients develop public finance strategies to meet their funding needs. While each project is unique, Lauren advises clients regarding matters such as construction, acquisition, project phasing, and sources of funding for projects ranging from residential communities to commercial centers and environmental stewardship districts. All projects are complex and having the right legal advice is a must when considering issuing bonds and creating alternate financing arrangements for funding public infrastructure such as water and sewer systems, public roadways, transportation improvements, drainage projects, and parks and recreation, among other public projects. Lauren also has experience in the restructuring and reissuance of bonds.

Issuers Counsel – Lauren has provided counsel on bond issuances totaling hundreds of millions for multiple clients.

Landowner and Developer Services – Lauren has provided clients with advice on all phases of landowner, developer, home builder and resident development activities.