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Lauren Lake
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Lake during an interview in November 2019
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Lauren Laniece Howard
July 12, 1969 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Other names | Lauren J. Howard Lauren Lake Woods |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan (BA) Wayne State University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, talk show host, television personality |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Lauren Lake's Paternity Court |
Lauren Laniece Lake (born July 12, 1969) is an American family lawyer, television judge, and talk show host. She is known for her work on TV shows and for helping people with legal issues.
Lauren Lake has been a guest host and news anchor for many talk shows. She often talked about important topics like different cultures and people's rights. She also hosted Spice Up My Kitchen, a how-to show on HGTV.
She is most famous for being the judge on her own TV court show, Lauren Lake's Paternity Court. This show ran for seven seasons and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award five times. It even won an Emmy in 2019.
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About Lauren Lake's Early Life and Education
Lauren Lake was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents believed strongly in education. They worked hard to get their own advanced degrees.
As a child, Lauren loved to sing, dance, and act in plays. She attended Mercy High School and was a top student. She was even a National Merit Scholar in 1986.
Lauren Lake's College and Law School Journey
In May 1990, Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She studied at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She also earned a teaching certificate that same year.
She continued her education at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. In May 1993, she earned her law degree. Lauren paid for her college education by singing on weekends.
In June 1995, she became a lawyer in Michigan. She started her career helping people with legal problems. Later, in 2002, she also became a lawyer in New York and New Jersey. There, she focused on entertainment and family law.
Lauren Lake's Work in Entertainment
In 1999, Lauren Lake moved to New York City to work in the entertainment world. She sang background vocals for famous artists like Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z. She also started writing and performing her own music. Eventually, she created her own music production company.
TV Appearances and Hosting Roles
Lauren appeared on a show called To Live and Date in New York. This show was about the dating lives of women in New York. It was later called "Single in the City" on the Women's Entertainment Channel.
She also worked as an expert and life coach on The Greg Behrendt Show. For two seasons, she was a legal and relationship expert on The Ricki Lake Show. She also helped with makeovers and judged segments on that show.
Lauren Lake has been a guest expert on many popular TV shows. These include Dr. Phil and The View. She has also appeared on The Today Show and The O'Reilly Factor.
Since 2005, she has often appeared as a commentator on news channels. These include CNN, Headline News, and Fox News Channel. In 2017, she was featured in an episode of "Modern Hero."
Hosting Spice Up My Kitchen and Court Shows
Lauren Lake was a regular contributor to Black Entertainment Television shows. She also participated in TLC shows like While You Were Out.
From 2007 to 2009, Lauren hosted 47 episodes of HGTV's Spice Up My Kitchen. She helped people redesign their kitchens. Lauren has said that not having formal design training helped her think creatively.
She became the judge for her own court show, Lauren Lake's Paternity Court. It started on September 23, 2013, and ran for 8 seasons until 2021. On the show, she heard cases about who a child's father was and shared DNA test results.
In June 2021, a new court show called We the People was ordered. Lauren Lake took over as the judge. It began airing in 2022.
Radio Appearances
Lauren Lake has often been a guest legal expert on Power 105.1 FM radio. She has also been a regular guest on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. She has hosted shows on other radio stations too.
Other Professional Work
From 1999 to 2002, Lauren Lake was a vice president at DS Recordings Inc. Since 2000, she has also co-owned L Style Design Studios, LLC. This company provides interior design services.
Lauren Lake's Law Practice
Since 2006, Lauren Lake has run her own law offices. They are located in New York City, Saddlebrook, New Jersey, and Southfield, Michigan. She works on both civil and criminal cases.
Her work includes helping with divorce, child custody, and child support. She is a member of several legal groups. These include the Association of Black Women Lawyers.
Lauren Lake is also a co-founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN). This group works to show women in a positive way in entertainment and society.
Motivational Speaking and Writing
Lauren Lake has also worked as a motivational speaker. She encourages and inspires people.
In 2009, Lauren published her book, "Girl! Let Me Tell You...," In the book, she answers questions about life and love from single women.
Lauren Lake's Personal Life
In 2007, Lauren Lake married Carlos Woods. He is a former NFL coach and sports trader. Lauren and Carlos have one son together.
