Lauren Edwards is an attorney based in South Carolina who almost exclusively advocates for LBGTQ clients. Lauren grew up in Southern Virginia and attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. After graduating, Lauren taught multiple grade levels in both Virginia and South Carolina. After nearly fifteen years in the classroom, Lauren attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. In law school, she served as the President of C.A.L.S, Child Advocacy Law Society, and was the managing editor of the Journal of Law & Education. In addition to working as a attorney, Lauren serves as a Guardian ad litem for families represented by other attorneys.