Lauren Matherne

Lauren Matherne

Teaching Fellow, Human Rights

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  • About me

    Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

  • Education

    • Harvard Law School

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      Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    • Sciences Po

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      Masters International Development, Concentration in migration and diplomacy
    • Boston University

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      Bachelor's Degree Chinese Politics and Culture
    • Zhejiang University

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      Chinese Language and Literature
  • Experience

    • Harvard University

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
      Teaching Fellow, Human Rights
    • White & Case LLP

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2012
      Associate, Antitrust/Competition Practice

      Advised clients on a range of international competition issues, focusing on merger clearances.

    • Ayuda

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
      Immigration Attorney

      Worked directly with the low-income immigrant population, interviewing potential clients to assess their eligibility for relief, preparing individual cases, and accompanying them through their interview or court appearance. Focused on family-based immigration, political asylum, human trafficking and unaccompanied child cases.

    • OECD - OCDE

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
      Policy Analyst, International Migration Division

      Researcher and policy analyst focused on developing good migration governance and improving integration outcomes for immigrants. Particular focus on early access to integration support and language learning for adult migrants.

    • U.S. Department of State

      Jul 2022 - now
      • Vice Consul

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Foreign Service Officer

        Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Retired, New York Supreme Court, 3rd Department

      New York State Bar Association