Lauren R. Pelzner

Lauren joined Hirsch & Ehlenberger in September 2025. She is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Loudoun Bar Association, and the Virginia State Bar.

Lauren attended the University of Connecticut School of Law and graduated in May 2025. While in law school, she completed internships with the Office of the Public Defender of Fairfax County, Federal Public Defender for the District of Connecticut, and other private criminal defense firms. She also completed one semester of clinic work with the UConn Child Advocacy Clinic, partnering with the Center for Children's Advocacy. Lauren served as Executive Editor for the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal.

Prior to law school, Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts from American University, where she majored in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government and was part of the School of Public Affairs Honors Program.