Lauren T. Konagel
Associate
konagel@bcclegal.com
t. (219) 769-1313 x 122
f. (219) 769-6806
Merrillville Office
9191 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
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Biography
Lauren T. Konagel is a member of the firm’s business practice group, providing representation for both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of areas.
Lauren grew up in Spring Grove, Illinois. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Loras College in 2019. She went on to earn her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2022. While in law school, Lauren was an active member of Moot Court Honor Society and served as the Vice-President of Student Humanitarian Network.
Lauren began with Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP as a law clerk and permanently joined the firm after law school. She is a member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association.
Lauren lives in Crown Point, Indiana with her fiancé and two pups, Charlie and Crispy.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2022
Juris Doctor
Loras College, 2019
Psychology & Criminal Justice
Admissions
- Indiana Bar
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
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