Lauren H. Goerbig is an associate in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including policy and procedures audits, and preventive advice and counseling.
Lauren graduated with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin and moved to New York City, where she worked in corporate telecom sales in the Higher Education Industry. After a few years in corporate sales, Lauren attended New York Law School and clerked in the Bronx Family Court and Kings County Civil Court, as well as worked with a boutique firm handling contract negotiation and corporate licensing agreements for small businesses.
After graduating cum laude from NYLS, Lauren returned to Texas and developed her litigation practice across Texas courts and before administrative agencies including the Texas Department of Insurance, Department of Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Administration, and Texas Workforce Commission. She has extensive experience defending insurance companies and employers in various disputes including workers’ compensation, safety and injury reporting compliance, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination cases. Lauren has also advised employers on proper return to work strategies, reasonable accommodations, and assisted in cultivating best practices in safety compliance and employee management.
Lauren is proud to work with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Volunteer Legal Services to provide services and pro bono representation for TRLA and VLS clients. She also volunteers with The Junior League of Austin, focusing her annual projects on advancing educational opportunities for underserved communities.
