Native to Southern California, Lauren G. Kane was born in La Crescenta, located fifteen miles from downtown Los Angeles. Ms. Kane moved to Santa Cruz to attend the University of California Santa Cruz where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies. During college, Lauren worked in university administration and interned with the District Attorney's Office, helping crime victims bring restitution claims to recover monetary losses.In 2012, Ms. Kane earned her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego where she graduated cum laude at the top of her class. During law school, Ms. Kane worked with low-income litigants to secure restraining orders in domestic violence and civil cases. In addition, Ms. Kane has significant experience in civil litigation and has participated extensively in discovery and trial preparation. These experiences afforded Ms. Kane a high level of responsibility and professional success early on in her career. Also a firm believer in the value of pro bono work, Ms. Kane regularly volunteers in the San Diego community and was awarded the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services by the California State Bar. Ms. Kane was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012, and is licensed to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and the Southern, Central, and Northern District Courts of California. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and enjoying the rich arts and culture in San Diego.