Lauren E. McClure

Lauren E. McClure is a dedicated Partner at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, where she focuses exclusively on immigration law. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Lauren brings a wealth of experience in family-based immigration, asylum, removal defense, employment-based immigration, and federal court litigation. Her qualifications extend across multiple federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Southern District of Indiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Lauren’s impressive academic background laid the foundation for her legal career. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts, also magna cum laude, from DePaul University. These achievements reflect her strong commitment to academic excellence and her deep understanding of the law, which she brings to every case.

Outside her practice, Lauren is a recognized leader in the immigration law community. She serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section Board and plays an active role on key committees, including the ICE OCC Liaison Committee and the AILA Chicago Chapter’s Advocacy Committee. Through her ongoing work with the Immigration Law Section’s Younger Lawyers Division, she demonstrates a strong commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of immigration attorneys.

Lauren E. McClure’s expertise and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple Super Lawyers-Rising Stars recognitions and the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section Younger Lawyer of the Year award in 2019. Through her extensive experience and thoughtful advocacy, Lauren continues to guide individuals and families through the complexities of immigration law, making a significant impact on the lives of her clients and the broader community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• DePaul University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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