Lauren LaGrua
Independent Advocate / Educator at Hugh & Grace- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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License to Practice Law - New York
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License to Practice Law - North Carolina
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License to Practice Law - Vermont
State of Vermont
Experience
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Hugh & Grace
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Advocate / Educator
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Dec 2021 - Present
My personal business with this first-of-its kind wellness brand, focused on hormone health. Continuing to lead the charge for industry reform! My personal business with this first-of-its kind wellness brand, focused on hormone health. Continuing to lead the charge for industry reform!
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Beautycounter
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Consultant / Educator
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May 2019 - Present
My personal business with the leading U.S. clean beauty company that combines my beauty passion with educating others on the importance of clean beauty and the need for change in the industry. Be a conscious consumer and purchase with purpose! My personal business with the leading U.S. clean beauty company that combines my beauty passion with educating others on the importance of clean beauty and the need for change in the industry. Be a conscious consumer and purchase with purpose!
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Safeguard Energy Services, LLC
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Huntersville, NC
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Vice President
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Co-owner and VP of Safeguard Energy Services, a specialty electrical and sustainability services company in the renewable energy industry. Co-owner and VP of Safeguard Energy Services, a specialty electrical and sustainability services company in the renewable energy industry.
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SunEnergy1
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal and Business Development Advisor
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
The "abridged" version of my position as General Counsel and Business Development Executive (as described below) on a part-time basis. The "abridged" version of my position as General Counsel and Business Development Executive (as described below) on a part-time basis.
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SunEnergy1
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Counsel / Business Development Executive
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2017
I served as General Counsel at SunEnergy1 where I have helped negotiate and close contracts for over 300 MW of fixed tilt and tracking solar PV systems. I worked closely with Duke Energy, Dominion North Carolina Power and PJM, negotiating and executing EPCs, interconnection agreements, power purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, as well as communicating with federal, state and local governmental agencies, departments, and commissions with respect to all necessary authorizations and permits. I oversaw all legal aspects of site control, including acquisition of real property through purchase transactions and long-term ground leases. In addition, I was responsible for supervising the company’s general and day-to-day, operational, strategic and other business and legal affairs, including business development. LEGAL: General corporate transactional, commercial real estate, and energy law practice, with a focus on development, financing, construction and purchase/sale of utility-scale, commercial solar energy projects. Experience with federal, state and local loans, grants and tax incentives. Renewable energy credits (RECs) certification, purchase/sale, and RFPs. Extensive experience drafting and negotiating EPCs and PPAs. BUSINESS: Work closely with the CEO on various business development activities, including tax equity investment transactions, construction sales, and turn-key project sales. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the "development stage" solar portfolio country-wide, as well as fostering relationships with current and potential clients and investors. Manage reporting of internal and external information related to project development, design and construction progress to senior management team. BAR ADMISSIONS: New York, 2006; Vermont, 2006; North Carolina, 2013; US District Courts: SDNY, EDNY, and Vermont; and US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC
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New York, New York
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Attorney/Corporate Transactional, Commercial Real Estate and Litigation
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Jan 2011 - May 2013
Boutique general practice firm, with a focus on franchise law. Represent clients on a national scale. Engage in general corporate and commercial real estate transactional work, civil litigation in various state and federal courts, and alternative dispute resolution. Maintain cases from inception through completion. Advise clients regarding corporate governance. Analyze and negotiate various corporate agreements, commercial leases, and franchise documents. Counsel clients with respect to purchasing and selling franchises. Draft wills and engage in probate/administration of estates. Handle residential real estate matters. Key draftsperson for formation of individual franchise programs. Successfully represented franchisee clients in an arbitration forum.
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Gold, Benes, LLP
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Bellmore, New York
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Attorney/Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense
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Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
Boutique firm specializing in personal injury and insurance litigation. Civil litigator in New York state and federal courts. Insurance defense in declaratory judgment actions. Represented plaintiffs in personal injury actions. Assisted with trial preparation and case development. Drafted and responded to motions and appeals. Prepared and responded to discovery. Attended court appearances on weekly basis. Boutique firm specializing in personal injury and insurance litigation. Civil litigator in New York state and federal courts. Insurance defense in declaratory judgment actions. Represented plaintiffs in personal injury actions. Assisted with trial preparation and case development. Drafted and responded to motions and appeals. Prepared and responded to discovery. Attended court appearances on weekly basis.
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Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney/Corporate Transactional, Commercial Real Estate and Litigation
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Aug 2007 - Apr 2009
Mid-sized, yet high profile general practice firm. Engaged in general corporate transactional work. Drafted various commercial agreements and leases. Prepared and filed securities disclosures under New York “Blue Sky” and Federal securities laws. Collaborated with partners on complex commercial litigation. Organized and oversaw commercial real estate closings. Mid-sized, yet high profile general practice firm. Engaged in general corporate transactional work. Drafted various commercial agreements and leases. Prepared and filed securities disclosures under New York “Blue Sky” and Federal securities laws. Collaborated with partners on complex commercial litigation. Organized and oversaw commercial real estate closings.
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Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd.
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Rutland, Vermont
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Attorney/Corporate Transactional, Commercial Real Estate and Litigation
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Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
Mid-sized, general practice firm. Practiced Vermont and New York law. Assisted partners in corporate transactional work, pre-trial commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, land records title searches, environmental and land use law, employment law, intellectual property, estate planning and administration, bankruptcy and family law. Served as point-person for New York-based legal issues. Mid-sized, general practice firm. Practiced Vermont and New York law. Assisted partners in corporate transactional work, pre-trial commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, land records title searches, environmental and land use law, employment law, intellectual property, estate planning and administration, bankruptcy and family law. Served as point-person for New York-based legal issues.
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Education
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Albany Law School
J.D., Law -
Ithaca College
B.S., Business Administration
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