Long Island Business News has recognized Lauren Kanter-Lawrence, Esq, the Director of Communications at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, as an “In-House Marketing & Communications Professional Leader” with an Excellence in Communication Award. The Awards recognize top industry professionals for distinction in marketing, communications, public relations, website, and graphic design. The honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony and breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on March 22 at 8:00 a.m.

As Director of ComLauren Kanter-Lawrencemunications for one of the fastest-growing law firms in the region, Kanter-Lawrence is tasked with implementing all aspects of the firm’s communications and business development strategy.  She drafts and ensures the accuracy of all communications including press releases, newsletters, client advisories, website, and other media.  She works closely with the firm’s senior attorneys on their business development initiatives, speaking engagements, and presentations, as well as drafting the content for these events.  Kanter-Lawrence is also tasked with developing relevant and interesting content for the firm’s popular Business Breakfast Series and other programs.  Drawing from her legal experience, she also oversees the firm’s in-house continuing legal education program, devising the curriculum for the firm’s full calendar of courses.

A graduate of Cornell University and Pace Law School, Kanter-Lawrence joined CMM in 2008 as an Associate attorney and rose to Senior Associate practicing in the areas of commercial litigation and corporate transactions prior to taking on the role of Director of Communications.  Before beginning her legal career, she focused on writing and editing at a book development company, where her work was published by several major publishing companies.