Lauren Kane represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation, from initial case investigation and motion practice through trial and appeal. Her practice focuses on tackling novel legal issues affecting leading technology companies and financial institutions, including disputes involving data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer class actions, trade secrets, antitrust, and other business torts. She has briefed and argued dispositive motions in federal district and appellate courts nationwide. Lauren has also served as appointed counsel for federal criminal defendants. Lauren is a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and maintains an active pro bono practice focused on civil rights and constitutional issues.

Prior to joining Keker, Van Nest & Peters, Lauren served as a law clerk to Judge Mary M. Schroeder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Alan C. Kay of the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i. She was formerly an associate at an Am Law Top 5 law firm, where she was part of a copyright trial team. 

Lauren earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law with a certificate in business law. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of Southern California.