Anne C. Lahren

Anne C. Lahren is a highly accomplished attorney at Pender & Coward, where she leads the firm’s immigration practice group. With expertise spanning civil litigation, immigration, labor and employment, and family law, she provides comprehensive legal representation in both state and federal courts. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters makes her a trusted advisor for individuals and businesses facing multifaceted legal challenges.

Ms. Lahren earned her Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School in 2006, where she served as Executive Editor of the Journal of Women and the Law and received the Sports Law Achievement Award. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Miami, which enhances her ability to address the financial aspects of her cases.

Ms. Lahren’s legal career is distinguished by numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition in Best Lawyers in America for family law from 2018 to 2025. She has been named a Virginia Super Lawyer, a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star, and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite in immigration law. Additionally, she has been recognized by Coastal Virginia’s Top Lawyers in immigration law for nearly a decade.

In her immigration practice, Ms. Lahren guides clients through all aspects of employment-based and family-based immigration, as well as the complex legal challenges non‑U.S. citizens often face. With a strong background in both employment law and family law, she offers strategic, integrated solutions when immigration issues overlap with other legal matters. She is also a trusted consultant to attorneys and law firms nationwide on complex immigration cases.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Lahren is dedicated to legal education and professional development. She frequently speaks at continuing legal education seminars for the James Kent Inn of Court and other professional organizations, sharing her knowledge with fellow attorneys.

With her extensive experience and client-focused approach, Anne C. Lahren continues to provide exceptional legal representation, guiding clients through intricate legal matters with skill and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pender & Coward, P.C.
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Board of Directors, Virginia Women Attorneys Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• William & Mary Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  MBA in Finance
• University of Miami
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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