Lauren Aucoin is a Special Counsel in the Immigration Group, advising U.S. and multinational employers on complex employment-based immigration matters. With over 20 years of experience in immigration law, including 13 years in senior leadership roles at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), she brings clients unmatched insight into the inner workings of federal immigration law, policy, adjudications and agency operations.

 During her tenure at USCIS, Lauren held several national leadership positions, overseeing key areas such as policy development, administrative appeals, and service center operations. She played a critical role in shaping policies and adjudication guidance across high-skilled visa categories, including H-1B, E-1/2, L-1, O-1, TN, EB-1, and EB-2/NIW, EB-3, and led teams responsible for ensuring consistency in decision-making across service centers and field offices. Lauren also oversaw case review and quality assurance functions, advised on regulatory implementation, and coordinated with other federal agencies on immigration integrity and compliance initiatives.

This government experience allows Lauren to provide clients with strategic counsel informed by a deep understanding of how immigration laws and policies are interpreted and applied in practice. She works closely with in-house legal and HR teams to design nonimmigrant visa and green card strategies, respond to complex agency inquiries, and maintain compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape. Lauren views clear, consistent and timely communication as the foundation of strong client partnerships and effective advocacy, prioritizing proactive updates, realistic timelines, and accessible guidance to keep clients aligned at every stage of the process.

Lauren advises clients across industries, including nonprofit organizations, technology, life sciences, higher education, and financial services, and is recognized for translating regulatory complexity into clear, actionable guidance.