Lauren Austin Email and Phone Number

Working primarily on a class-action lawsuit against FCI Danbury trying to identify medically vulnerable inmates at the facility and determine their eligibility for home confinement. I review medical records for conditions that meet CDC guidelines for inmates medically vulnerable to COVID-19; conduct in-depth reviews for prisoners who have been denied home confinement; correspond with the Bureau of Prisons to obtain recent and accurate medical records; and guide inmates on how to comply with various processes and assist them in seeking eligibility for class membership.

Responsible for legal research, legal analysis and preparing legal documents. Drafted court memoranda and opinions in both criminal and civil court settings.

Involved in organizing, planning, and supervising recreational activities and events for children aged 5-14 years. Responsibilities include supervising the campers, managing 8-10 recreation counselors, planning field trips, and handling program financials.

Assisted Dr. William Thompson and another undergraduate student on the effects of sleepiness and eyewitness testimony. Presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston.