Lauren A. DiMartino

Lauren A. DiMartino

Appellate Practice

5.0 (1 reviews)
Baltimore, Maryland
20+ years experience
Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP
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120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Bio

Lauren DiMartino joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy to represent clients across various areas of civil rights law, including fair housing, education and disability rights, police misconduct, and workplace discrimination. Her practice also includes appeals, commercial litigation, and criminal defense. Prior to joining BGL, Lauren was in Nashville clerking for Judge Martha Craig Daughtry on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was previously the Legal Fellow at the University of Colorado School of Law’s Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law where she researched the potential for new civil rights legislation, analyzed trends in national injunctions, and helped develop new initiatives around voting and civic engagement.Much of Lauren’s legal experience has centered on education equity, constitutional law, anti-discrimination, and government misconduct. She is a specialist on the Fair Housing Act, utilizing it to assist individuals impacted by discriminatory conduct and to challenge systems perpetuating segregation, with a particular interest in the intersection of housing and public education. She works with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to advocate for equity in the education system. Lauren has experience working with families of children beginning early intervention through high school—including assisting families with accommodations and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)—in addition to experience working in higher education law and professional testing. Lauren also works with the families of students who are being bullied or harassed at school. Ultimately, Lauren’s goal is to ensure equity across the board for each of her clients – that every client she meets has the same opportunity to thrive as each one of their peers.Lauren graduated from the City University of New York School of Law, a public-interest program, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality, and Civil Rights. At CUNY Law, she served as the Student Authorship Editor of the Law Review and a research assistant on fair housing and issues surrounding college and professional access for undocumented students. In the Equality and Justice Clinic, Lauren worked primarily on cases involving police misconduct and employment law.Prior to becoming an attorney, Lauren worked in marketing before transitioning to work in New York City community colleges because of her commitment to racial and economic justice. She worked as an academic counselor and the Assistant Director of ASAP, an accelerated education program aimed at removing systemic barriers to obtaining a degree. She was inspired by her students to attend law school as a tool to better advocate for marginalized communities. She remains active in higher education work, and is on the Advisory Boards of the Urban Studies Program at Guttman Community College (CUNY) and of Baltimore Youth Arts.Lauren is admitted to the bar of the states of New York, Maryland, and New Jersey. Lauren DiMartino joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy to represent clients across various areas of civil rights law, including fair housing, education and disability rights, police misconduct, and workplace discrimination. Her practice also includes appeals, commercial litigation, and criminal defense. Prior to joining BGL, Lauren was in Nashville clerking for Judge Martha Craig Daughtry on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was previously the Legal Fellow at the University of Colorado School of Law’s Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law where she researched the potential for new civil rights legislation, analyzed trends in national injunctions, and helped develop new initiatives around voting and civic engagement.Much of Lauren’s legal experience has centered on education equity, constitutional law, anti-discrimination, and government misconduct. She is a specialist on the Fair Housing Act, utilizing it to assist individuals impacted by discriminatory conduct and to challenge systems perpetuating segregation, with a particular interest in the intersection of housing and public education. She works with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to advocate for equity in the education system. Lauren has experience working with families of children beginning early intervention through high school—including assisting families with accommodations and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)—in addition to experience working in higher education law and professional testing. Lauren also works with the families of students who are being bullied or harassed at school. Ultimately, Lauren’s goal is to ensure equity across the board for each of her clients – that every client she meets has the same opportunity to thrive as each one of their peers.Lauren graduated from the City University of New York School of Law, a public-interest program, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality, and Civil Rights. At CUNY Law, she served as the Student Authorship Editor of the Law Review and a research assistant on fair housing and issues surrounding college and professional access for undocumented students. In the Equality and Justice Clinic, Lauren worked primarily on cases involving police misconduct and employment law.Prior to becoming an attorney, Lauren worked in marketing before transitioning to work in New York City community colleges because of her commitment to racial and economic justice. She worked as an academic counselor and the Assistant Director of ASAP, an accelerated education program aimed at removing systemic barriers to obtaining a degree. She was inspired by her students to attend law school as a tool to better advocate for marginalized communities. She remains active in higher education work, and is on the Advisory Boards of the Urban Studies Program at Guttman Community College (CUNY) and of Baltimore Youth Arts.Lauren is admitted to the bar of the states of New York, Maryland, and New Jersey. Lauren DiMartino joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy to represent clients across various areas of civil rights law, including fair housing, education and disability rights, police misconduct, and workplace discrimination. Her practice also includes appeals, commercial litigation, and criminal defense. Lauren also works with the families of students who are being bullied or harassed at school. Ultimately, Lauren’s goal is to ensure equity across the board for each of her clients – that every client she meets has the same opportunity to thrive as each one of their peers. Lauren graduated from the City University of New York School of Law, a public-interest program, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality, and Civil Rights. At CUNY Law, she served as the Student Authorship Editor of the Law Review and a research assistant on fair housing and issues surrounding college and professional access for undocumented students. In the Equality and Justice Clinic, Lauren worked primarily on cases involving police misconduct and employment law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Lauren worked in marketing before transitioning to work in New York City community colleges because of her commitment to racial and economic justice. She worked as an academic counselor and the Assistant Director of ASAP, an accelerated education program aimed at removing systemic barriers to obtaining a degree. She was inspired by her students to attend law school as a tool to better advocate for marginalized communities. She remains active in higher education work, and is on the Advisory Boards of the Urban Studies Program at Guttman Community College (CUNY) and of Baltimore Youth Arts. Lauren is admitted to the bar of the states of New York, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Appellate Practice
  • Recognized: Civil Rights Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

  • Penn State, B.A., graduated 2005
  • Kansas State University, M.S., graduated 2012
  • The City University of New York School of Law, J.D., graduated 2018

Reviews

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Daniel Wright

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate who secured justice for my family

When our family faced a complex housing discrimination case, we were fortunate to find Lauren DiMartino. Her deep expertise in civil rights law, particularly in fair housing, was immediately apparent. With over two decades of experience, she navigated the intricate legal landscape with a clarity that put us at ease. Lauren’s background, including her recognized work in appellate practice, meant she was prepared for every challenge the opposing counsel presented. She meticulously built our case, explaining each step without resorting to confusing jargon. The outcome was a significant settlement that not only provided compensation but also mandated policy changes by the housing provider. Her professionalism at Brown, Goldstein & Levy is matched by a genuine personal investment in her clients' well-being. Lauren is the exact blend of sharp legal mind and compassionate advocate you hope for when your rights are on the line.

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