Lauren M. Anzini | Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney Lauren Anzini joined our law firm in 2022 and is a tireless advocate for our clients.

Outgoing, reliable, passionate about her work, Lauren is always up for a challenge. But she never loses sight of what’s most important – compassionately helping others. To quote Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s address to law students, Lauren says, “I’m always striving to ‘make things a little better for other people.’ “

Lauren was a Public Defender for the Maricopa County Office of the Public Advocate. Her clients were indigent parents facing the loss of their parental rights. Then Lauren moved to the prosecutorial side, spending two years as Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division.

Lauren is an enthusiastic lifelong learner, wherever it takes her. As a child, her father was a U.S. Army JAG officer stationed in Germany for four years. Lauren became fluent in German and traveled all around Europe.

Education

In 2008, Lauren obtained her BS from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, with a double major in Spanish and Political Science. In conjunction with her language studies, Lauren spent three months with her host family in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica.

Lauren earned her JD from Arizona Summit Law School (2015). Her thesis was on mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for low level offenders in the federal criminal justice system. She received the CALI award in Supreme Court Seminar and Criminal Procedure and took an externship with the Goldwater Institute her final semester. Academics aside, Lauren still found time for pro bono work with Wills for Heroes and Fathers Matter.

Awards & Associations

Awards:

• “10 Best” Attorney by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2022)

Associations:

• State Bar of Arizona (2017 – 2022)
• Maricopa County Bar Association (2017 – 2022)

Personal Life

Don’t be too surprised if you recognize Lauren. While studying for the bar exam, she was a legal assistant here at Stewart Law Group. “They can’t get rid of me!”

Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, this history buff takes particular interest in the American Revolution. Also an outdoor enthusiast, Lauren enjoys hiking, camping, disc golf, and pickle ball.

A born traveler, Lauren loves visiting new places. One personal goal is to visit each U.S. National Park, all 423 sites. Halfway there, she’s tenaciously collected National Parks Passport stamps since age eight.

Lauren’s favorite TV shows are Suits and Boston Legal. Her favorite cuisine is Italian. And, Yes, gelato is better than ice cream.