Lauren Cassimatis

Lauren is one of Victoria’s leading criminal lawyers and a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. With over 20 years’ experience in the legal profession, Lauren is known for her exemplary legal skills and her compassion, warmth and dedication to her clients.

Lauren understands how stressful it can be for you and your loved ones when facing legal proceedings, and makes the process as streamlined and comforting as much as possible, thinking about her clients’ cases, wellbeing and future. Lauren founded Gallant Law with a vision to provide quality and client-centric legal services to all and to overcome barriers to access to justice.

Lauren is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Law, educating emerging lawyers on advocacy, substantive law and practical skills. Lauren is the proud founder of Connecting Lawyer Mums, an Australia-wide professional development, networking and support group for lawyer mothers.

Lauren is passionate about helping her clients, her colleagues and the community rise above life’s challenges and achieve their goals. Lauren is involved in many charity organisations and philanthropy events including Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation, St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums, Success Works, Pride in Law and Geelong Women in Business.