Lauren founded Handel Food Law as an extension of her life-long passion for food. However, her decision to become a food business lawyer was about more than just working in an area that she loved. She realized that there were significant, fundamental problems with the industrialized food system.
After over a decade in “BigLaw,” representing Fortune 50 companies in litigation, she founded Handel Food Law to leverage her unique skills to benefit businesses and organizations working to make food better.
A Lawyer, Counselor, and Problem-Solver
As an entrepreneur herself, Lauren recognizes her clients’ challenges. In addition to being skilled and knowledgeable in the law, she provides true value to her clients as a counselor and a problem-solver. She helps them identify potential problems and risks and offers practical, results-oriented solutions tailored to their needs.
A Trusted Authority in the Food Industry
Lauren believes strongly in giving back to the industry she proudly serves. She regularly writes and speaks on various legal topics relevant to food business groups, lawyers, and other industry members. Lauren also has been quoted as an authority on food industry matters by media outlets including Reuters, The New York Post, and Food & Beverage Insider. In addition, she has served as mentor with Food Future Co since 2021.
Lauren was born and raised in New Jersey and will always be a Jersey girl at heart. She now works from home in Fayetteville, Arkansas surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains. She is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Arkansas.
Lauren loves everything about food and enjoys nothing more than gathering family and friends for a good meal. In her free time, she is often in the kitchen cooking or baking something delicious.
Speaking Engagements
- Food Labeling and Contracts, Food Entrepreneurship Summit, Arkansas Food Innovation Center and Cureate (2024)
- Legal Considerations for Food Businesses Entering the US Market, USAID and American Chamber of Commerce in Zambia (2024)
- Food Labeling Risks, FoodFuture Co. (2024)
- The Most Common Lawsuits Hitting Brands Right Now, Startup CPG Podcast (2024)
- Legalities of Direct Online Marketing, American Agricultural Law Association (2023)
- Navigating Food Law, Food Means Business Podcast (2023)
- Contracts for Food Businesses, Quimbee CLE Course (2022)
- Food Labeling and Marketing Litigation Risks, Lawline CLE Course (2021)
Get in Touch with Lauren Today
Lauren is passionate about helping businesses and nonprofit organizations work to improve food and food systems for our communities. To discuss how she can help with your mission, call or email her today.