Lauren Lacey
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David Forney
In my role as Senior Director, Global Consumer Communications, I worked closely with Lauren for 10 years on all advertising matters including, advertising risk management, regulatory responses and reporting, and routine marketing and advertising reviews. Lauren stands out as a legal business partner who always finds a way to share the risks while providing options. Marketers saw her as a solutions provider on both business and legal issues.
Sylvia Buxton
I worked closely with Lauren for several years in the Hershey's global chocolate business unit, where she was the legal lead for this team. I am consistently impressed with Lauren's ability to consider both legal and business factors when making recommendations. She is a trusted and respected business partner and a great communicator.
David Forney
In my role as Senior Director, Global Consumer Communications, I worked closely with Lauren for 10 years on all advertising matters including, advertising risk management, regulatory responses and reporting, and routine marketing and advertising reviews. Lauren stands out as a legal business partner who always finds a way to share the risks while providing options. Marketers saw her as a solutions provider on both business and legal issues.
Sylvia Buxton
I worked closely with Lauren for several years in the Hershey's global chocolate business unit, where she was the legal lead for this team. I am consistently impressed with Lauren's ability to consider both legal and business factors when making recommendations. She is a trusted and respected business partner and a great communicator.
David Forney
In my role as Senior Director, Global Consumer Communications, I worked closely with Lauren for 10 years on all advertising matters including, advertising risk management, regulatory responses and reporting, and routine marketing and advertising reviews. Lauren stands out as a legal business partner who always finds a way to share the risks while providing options. Marketers saw her as a solutions provider on both business and legal issues.
Sylvia Buxton
I worked closely with Lauren for several years in the Hershey's global chocolate business unit, where she was the legal lead for this team. I am consistently impressed with Lauren's ability to consider both legal and business factors when making recommendations. She is a trusted and respected business partner and a great communicator.
David Forney
In my role as Senior Director, Global Consumer Communications, I worked closely with Lauren for 10 years on all advertising matters including, advertising risk management, regulatory responses and reporting, and routine marketing and advertising reviews. Lauren stands out as a legal business partner who always finds a way to share the risks while providing options. Marketers saw her as a solutions provider on both business and legal issues.
Sylvia Buxton
I worked closely with Lauren for several years in the Hershey's global chocolate business unit, where she was the legal lead for this team. I am consistently impressed with Lauren's ability to consider both legal and business factors when making recommendations. She is a trusted and respected business partner and a great communicator.
Credentials
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Illinois State Bar
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Maryland State Bar
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Pennsylvania State Bar
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Virginia State Bar
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Experience
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Virginia Athletics Foundation
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board of Trustees
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Jan 2023 - Present
Oversight of financial support of Virginia Athletics and the long-term planning, oversight, and direction of VAF, as well as setting policy and guidelines for the donor base Oversight of financial support of Virginia Athletics and the long-term planning, oversight, and direction of VAF, as well as setting policy and guidelines for the donor base
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The Hershey Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
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Sep 2022 - Present
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VP, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
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May 2021 - Sep 2022
Lead counsel on M&A strategy and deals, Board engagement and management for Global Secretary team, SEC compliance, corporate governance, Regulatory, US Commercial, Growth Office business support and legal operations. Member of company's ESG steering committee.
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VP, Deputy General Counsel - US Commercial, M&A and Governance
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
Lead counsel on M&A strategy and deals while responsible for corporate governance, US Commercial and Growth Office business support.
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Chief Counsel, U.S. Commercial and M&A
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
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US Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate General Counsel, Nationally Managed Business
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2019
Primary legal responsibility for $12B+ customer base, including group purchasing organizations in the hospitality, healthcare, government and restaurant segments. Legal support to Revenue Management and Strategy organization. Led legal operations function for 45 person department (legal services, ethics & compliance and risk & insurance functions), including budgeting, reporting, strategic planning and development support. Established Contracts Center of Excellence model and team, and paralegal team. Managed 3 attorneys, 3 paralegals, 1 analyst and 2 assistants. Show less
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The Hershey Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Director/Associate General Counsel - Americas
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Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Primary business attorney responsible for North America (US/Canada), Mexico, Brazil and LatAm exports businesses and Global Growth & Marketing businesses. Leading team of 3 attorneys (US, Canada and Mexico) and paralegal pool of 5 paralegals responsible for supporting legal department centers of excellence (Litigation, L&E, Operations, Commercial). Temporary responsibility for Global IP and regulatory team.
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Sr. Director/Associate General Counsel - US/Americas, Global Commercial & Growth
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Primary business attorney responsible for US and Americas (Canada, Mexico, Brazil) businesses, Chief Commercial Officer and Global Growth organizations. Leading team of 4 attorneys (US, Canada and Mexico) and paralegal pool of 5 paralegals responsible for supporting legal department (excluding IP).
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Director/Lead Counsel, Global Marketing & Sales
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Dec 2009 - Dec 2012
Lead counsel to global marketing and sales groups (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China) leading antitrust counseling and global reviews of all third party consumer communications.
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Sr. Manager/Marketing Counsel
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2009
Lead counsel for marketing business groups responsible for marketing/advertising support, labeling and product claims. Also as litigation and eDiscovery counsel, established legal hold protocol, preferred eDiscovery vendors and electronic company-wide training.
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Manager/Associate Counsel
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Oct 2005 - Mar 2007
Food regulatory, Labeling, Marketing/Promotions, Products Liability
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Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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2000 - 2005
Boutique trial and litigation firm associate supporting pharmaceutical/medical device industries, hospitals and insurance defense work. Boutique trial and litigation firm associate supporting pharmaceutical/medical device industries, hospitals and insurance defense work.
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Circuit Court for Baltimore City
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Law Clerk to The Honorable Wanda Keyes Heard
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Jan 2000 - Mar 2000
Law Clerk supporting judge while assigned to a criminal docket. Law Clerk supporting judge while assigned to a criminal docket.
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Circuit Court for Baltimore City
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Law Clerk to The Honorable Gary I. Strausberg
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1998 - 1999
Law Clerk supporting judge's civil court docket. Prepared two appellate opinions for judge's special assignment to Maryland's Court of Special Appeals. Law Clerk supporting judge's civil court docket. Prepared two appellate opinions for judge's special assignment to Maryland's Court of Special Appeals.
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Education
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University of Virginia School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Legal Studies, General -
University of Virginia
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology & Psychology
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