Lauren D. McDonald

Associate

Delfino Madden   Delfino Madden  Delfino Madden

Assistant:
Emily Laufman
elaufman@delfinomadden.com
916.661.5691

Lauren McDonald is a member of the firm’s corporate law, commercial real estate, intellectual property, privacy, and non-profit/tax exempt organizations practice groups.

She advises entities of all shapes and sizes in negotiating, drafting and reviewing a variety of transactions and agreements including, mergers and acquisitions, leases, purchase and sale, investor agreements, formations, nondisclosure and confidentiality, among others.

Before joining Delfino Madden, Lauren advised entrepreneurs, small businesses and creatives across various industries including, e-commerce, education, technology, commercial cannabis, music, television/new media, plus many more.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys hiking, live music, and trying new restaurants.

  • Advises business owners on business planning and financing
  • Advises on US and international trademark and copyright laws
  • Advises high-profile social media influencers on protecting their name, image, and likeness
  • Represented local artist/creator of viral digital artwork “That Little Girl Was Me
  • Successfully negotiated a pre-trial settlement for landlords down to 8% of the original demand

Professional, Community, and Pro Bono Involvement

  • Panel Attorney, California Lawyers for the Arts, 2018-2020
  • Member, California Lawyers Association, IP Section, 2019-Present
  • Member, Metro EDGE, Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, 2021
  • Volunteer, Project Optimism Inc., 2019- Present

Education

  • J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2016
  • B.A., University of California, Riverside, 2010

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2017

Speaking Engagements

May 2021
Begin Your LLC
Cooper Woodson College
CSU Sacramento

June 2020
General Business Discussion
Black SD Magazine Webinar

Press/Publications

“Protecting Your Brand,” August 2021, Black SD Magazine

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