Lauren E.  Schwartz

Lauren E. Schwartz

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Background

Sophisticated corporate finance attorney representing lenders and borrowers through all stages of complex debt transactions. Noted for her technical expertise, collegial negotiations and prioritization of client goals. 

With significant experience navigating complex debt finance matters, Lauren Schwartz provides trusted representation to a wide range of clients. Her work covers the full scope of middle market commercial debt transactions. This includes acquisition financing, first lien/second lien structures, asset-based credit facilities, and debtor-in-possession arrangements. In her lending practice, she represents traditional banks and direct lenders in their capacities as sole lender, lead agent or syndicate lender. On the borrower side, she has experience working with equity sponsors and businesses at every stage of their development.

Clients benefit from her efficiency and collegial negotiating skills, resulting in uniquely clean transactions that inspire confidence and collaboration. Lauren’s strong technical skills guide clients to positive outcomes while minimizing risks. Lauren and the rest of Brownstein’s corporate finance team collaboratively work with a deep bench of legal professionals to quickly and comprehensively respond to our client’s diverse matters. 

Prior to Brownstein, Lauren worked in the New York and Los Angeles offices of Paul Hastings LLP and was a legal secondee in BlackRock’s legal and compliance group. 

Credentials

Education

J.D., 2018, Duke University School of Law

B.A., 2014, University of California, Los Angeles, cum laude

Admissions

California

Colorado 

New Jersey 

New York

 

 

Community Involvement

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Associate Board, American Red Cross (Mile High Chapter)

Advisory Board, Young Americans Bank

Recognition

AWARDS:

ACG Leadership 20, Class of 2024/2025