Lauren is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Lawyers. In 2013, the readers of the Catalyst magazine named Lauren one of Utah’s “Catalyst 100,” as a catalyst within our community. Also in 2013, the Community Foundation of Utah selected her as one of its “Enlightened 50” individuals who are “making a real difference in the lives of Utahns through innovation, collaboration and commitment to the common good.” Ms. Barros received the award of "Distinguished Family Law Practitioner" in 2005-2006 from the Utah State Bar and a "Most Fabulous Attorney" award from Q Salt Lake Magazine every year since 2007. She and her husband received Equality Utah's Allies Award in 2006. In 2004, Utah Business Magazine gave her the "Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars" award. She is consistently listed in Utah Business Magazine's Family Law "Legal Elite" and in the American Trial Lawyers' Association "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Utah."
In the Fall of 2009, Lauren co-founded the Rainbow Law Clinic, the first pro bono LGBT Law Clinic in Utah. She was also a Small Claims Court judge in the Third District Court (1998-2005), a member of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team (1998-2003), and a member of the Board of the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Forecasters (2005-2007.)
Lauren regularly presents on topics within Family Law and Assistive Reproductive Technology Law, in Utah and nationally.
Lauren enthusiastically enjoys cycling, skiing, and hiking around Utah's mountains with her friends and family.
Practice areas
Including assisted reproductive technology law, divorce, custody, post-divorce modification, child support, alimony, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, LGBT specific issues, and adoption.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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UT | Active | 1993 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Utah | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Enlightened 50 | Community Foundation of Utah | 2013 |
Catalyst 100 | Catalyst Magazine | 2013 |
Most Fabulous Attorney | Q Salt Lake | 2012 |
Allies Award | Equality Utah | 2006 |
Distinguished Family Law Practitioner | Utah State Bar, Family Law Section | 2006 |
Top 40 under 40 | Utah Business Magazine | 2004 |
William H. Leary Scholar | University of Utah | 2003 |
Clark Dewsnup Scholarship Award | University of Utah | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Co-Founder and Volunteer Attorney | Rainbow Law Clinic | 2009 - Present |
President | LRBFamilyLaw | 2002 - Present |
Volunteer Attorney | Family Law Clinic, Utah State Bar | 2002 - 2009 |
Associate | Cohne, Rappaport & Segal | 1999 - 2002 |
Small Claims Court Judge | Utah State Court | 1998 - 2005 |
Attorney | Disability Law Center | 1997 - 1999 |
Associate | Sylvester & Conroy | 1996 - 1997 |
Adjunct Professor | University of Utah | 1994 - 1997 |
Attorney | State of Utah | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Utah State Bar | LGBT Section | 2014 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Family Law Section | 2012 - Present |
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys | Fellow | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Section | 2011 - Present |
Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Women Trial Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Center for Lesbian Rights, Family Law Advisory Council | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
Utah State Bar, Family Law Section | Executive Committee Member and Chair | 2005 - Present |
Women Lawyers of Utah | Member and President of the Board | 1993 - Present |
Utah Adoption Council | Member | 2008 - 2013 |
Equality Utah | Legal Panel Chair | 2008 - 2014 |
Utah State Bar Commission | Ex Officio Member | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Utah Tenant Law Manual | Utah Tenant Law Manual | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law | J.D. | 1993 |
Colorado College | B.A.S. | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Utah State Bar, Family Law Section | The Evolving Practice of Same Sex Family Law | 2014 |
Ogden OUTreach Center | Family Law | 2014 |
National LGBT Bar Association Lavender Law | Family Law | 2013 |
Fall Forum | Family Law | 2013 |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Family Law | 2013 |
OUTreach | Family Law | 2012 |
Fall Forum | Family Law | 2012 |
Utah State Bar | Exploring New Frontiers of Assisted Reproductive Technology Law | 2011 |
GaySaltLake.com | Family Law | 2011 |
Utah State Bar, Family Law Section | Assisted Reproductive Technology Law in Utah | 2010 |
University of Utah College of Law | Tales from the Trenches | 2010 |
Fall Forum | Family Law in Utah | 2010 |
University of Utah | LGBT Rights | 2009 |
Utah State Bar | Annual Labor & Employment Law Section Seminar | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Jones v. Barlow | |
Foot v. State of Utah |
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Diana Telfer, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
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Lauren is among the best family lawyers in Utah. She has built a strong reputation among her peers as well as with the court. She knows the law, is excellent to work with, and has her clients' interests in mind.
Amy Kennedy, Family Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is a compassionate and capable attorney who looks to resolve the unique needs of her clients.
Diana Telfer, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
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Lauren is among the best family lawyers in Utah. She has built a strong reputation among her peers as well as with the court. She knows the law, is excellent to work with, and has her clients' interests in mind.
Amy Kennedy, Family Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is a compassionate and capable attorney who looks to resolve the unique needs of her clients.
Danielle Hawkes, Family Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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Lauren has handled some of the most complex family law cases in Utah. She has a very strong reputation among her colleagues and is frequently asked to speak and present on family law issues. Her ability to find solutions through negotiation is matched by her willingness to litigate when needed.
Farrah Spencer, Family Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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