Lauren Allen, General Counsel
Lauren Allen is an accomplished attorney with 13 years of legal experience across Maryland, Kansas, and Missouri. As General Counsel for the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (HAKC), she leads the agency’s legal division, overseeing risk management, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and strategic planning.
During her six-year tenure with HAKC, Lauren has developed deep expertise across affordable housing law, HUD regulations, real estate transactions, employment matters, and board governance. She is known for bringing a practical, solutions-driven approach to complex legal and operational challenges in the public sector.
Lauren earned her undergraduate degree from Philander Smith University, her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from American University Washington College of Law. An active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she enjoys gardening, reading, and traveling. Above all, she is a devoted mother who brings warmth, care, and intentionality to every aspect of her life.