Jaffe Attorney Lauren Willens Named to “36 Under 36” List For 2022 By Jewish News and The Well

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 4, 2022 – Jaffe attorney Lauren Willens has received the special honor of the “36 Under 36” award by the Jewish News and The Well. The awards program recognizes activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and other selfless outstanding Jewish professionals under the age of 36 who are advancing the Jewish community across Metro Detroit. Jaffe CEO Jeffrey M. Weiss made the announcement. 

“We are immensely proud of Lauren and her accomplishments at this point in her career and we’re excited to celebrate her in receiving this high honor,” Weiss said. “Lauren is a respected leader in her professional and personal life, going above and beyond for her clients as an attorney and remaining an engaged member of the Jewish community.”

Each year, The Well—an organization building an inclusive Jewish community in Detroit for the under-40 crowd—and the Jewish News partner on “36 Under 36” to recognize outstanding individuals in the Metro Detroit Jewish community. Honorees will be featured in a February 2022 issue of Jewish News.

Lauren Willens is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property & Information Technology practice group. Her practice consists of protecting, defending, and enforcing intellectual property rights. She counsels clients on the use and enforcement of trademarks, as well as advising on worldwide brand development, domestic and international clearance and prosecution and more. She also represents clients in cases involving copyright infringement, false advertising, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Lauren’s client list includes large corporations in pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, apparel, medical devices, software, automotive, and other Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations. 

Willens is very active in the community and volunteers with several community organizations including Lakeshore Legal and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund. She is also a guest lecturer for Wayne State University Law School. Willens earned her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University’s Honors College.