Money & Career | The Justice League
Lauren Heinen knew she had to do her part when Jefferson Davis Parish lost an important man, District Attorney Kevin Millican, who passed away just six months after taking office. Born and raised in Hathaway, La., on a family farm, Heinen was comfortable with responsibility from a young age. Her father was a 3rd generation farmer, growing rice and raising crawfish and cattle, and her mom was in education. There were plenty of late nights and early mornings for Heinen, both to take care of animals on the farm and to spend time with her father. Heinen always knew she wanted to go to law school, but her mother encouraged her to get her bachelor’s degree in a different line of study as a backup. So, Heinen received her undergraduate degree from LSU in agricultural business with a concentration in management. She continued her education at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in comparative law. While clerking at Shows, Cali & Walsh in Baton Rouge, Heinen realized that working at a law firm in a big city was not necessarily where she wanted to practice law. A family member suggested Heinen return home, and she secured a position at notable Jennings law firm Marcantel, Marcantel, Wall, & Pfeifer. Heinen noticed that small town practices had great relationships with clients, integrity and a level of professionalism not always seen in a large city. She felt honored to be a part of such a reputable law firm but decided to open her own law firm, Heinen & Guinn, with partner Alexander Guinn in 2018 with the goal of implementing time- and cost-saving technology into the local law process. Heinen & Guinn’s primary focus is on real estate, succession and family law.
by Kerri Cooke
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living • August 2024
DISTRICT ATTORNEY-JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH