Lauren I. Symington
Lauren I. Symington
Chief Talent Officer
She/Her
"Aligning talent strategy with firm growth, performance, and long-term success."

Lauren I. Symington
Chief Talent Officer
She/Her
"Aligning talent strategy with firm growth, performance, and long-term success."
About Lauren
Lauren is a strategic talent leader—and California-licensed attorney—with deep experience shaping high-performing teams at several large Am Law-category firms. She brings a multidimensional background to her role, spanning legal practice, talent management, human resources, and business development.
Recognized for her ability to align talent strategy with business growth, Lauren has led transformative initiatives at her firms, including firmwide recruiting strategy, competency modeling, leadership development, and complex post-merger integration efforts. Her work enhances attorney engagement, strengthens retention, and creates clear, structured pathways for career progression.
A collaborative and results-driven leader, she partners closely with executive leadership to design inclusive, forward-looking talent strategies that elevate culture and drive organizational performance.
Credentials
Education
- California Western School of Law, JD
- San Diego State University, BA
Bar Admissions
- California
Languages
- Spanish
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- “Starting Strong in Private Practice,” Lavender Law Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2021
- “Wonder Women Rise, Supporting Women to Partnership,” National Association for Law Placement Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, 2024
Press Release
- Lauren Symington Joins Hinshaw as Chief Talent Officer, Jun 30, 2026
Interests
Did you know...
Outside of work, Lauren is an avid WNBA and college football fan who enjoys cooking and international travel, and spending time with her wife, daughter, and their dogs.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- “Starting Strong in Private Practice,” Lavender Law Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2021
- “Wonder Women Rise, Supporting Women to Partnership,” National Association for Law Placement Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, 2024
Press Release
- Lauren Symington Joins Hinshaw as Chief Talent Officer, Jun 30, 2026

