LAUREN KAVANAUGH, an attorney handling commercial real estate transactions for 13 years and founder of LK Law, LLC, is a trusted local legal source. Developers and privately held companies and investors rely on Lauren’s counsel for acquisitions and dispositions involving office and condominium buildings, residential rental buildings, single family homes, and other properties in a broad range of buys and sells. Prior to starting LK Law in 2020, she practiced in-house as Real Estate Counsel in the automotive industry, partnered at a notable Chicago boutique law firm, and launched her career as In-House Counsel for a local Chicago real estate developer.

What organizations do you enjoy contributing to?

Being the current President of the Board of Directors of Salt Creek Ballet (SCB), a local nonprofit, SCB is a passion of mine and philanthropic focus. SCB offers the highest quality of dance and ballet instruction for all ages, and its highly anticipated production of The Nutcracker, a Chicago-area tradition for many, is returning this fall!

What are the hardest lessons you have learned as an entrepreneur?

One hard lesson I’ve learned through growing LK Law is that I’m not able to help everyone. As much as I want to say “yes” and help each potential client that walks through the door, I match those people who need legal assistance outside my expertise with an attorney within LK Law’s trusted network.

What is your best networking advice?

Get involved. Be a reliable and recognizable person in your community by joining philanthropic organizations, boards of directors, and professional and local networking groups. You may find that most new business will originate from those local connections and/or referrals from those connections.

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