Lauren Wilson is the Managing Director and Founding Principal of Village Family Lawyers, where she leads a compassionate and resolution-focused practice grounded in clarity, empathy, and strategic expertise. With a strong commitment to keeping families out of court wherever possible, Lauren has built a boutique firm known for its holistic, child-focused approach to family law.
Lauren has had a diverse career that includes roles in banking and finance, teaching in various schools, and working as a legal educational consultant at Leo Cussen. A nationally accredited mediator and experienced family lawyer, Lauren combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of the emotional and practical challenges of separation. Her background as a school teacher, coupled with her lived experience as a parent, gives her unique insight into the needs of families—particularly when navigating parenting arrangements.
Lauren is passionate about helping clients reach dignified, child-focused agreements through negotiation and mediation. She is highly skilled in preparing consent orders and financial agreements, with a special interest in matters involving high-value assets, complex family dynamics, and out-of-court settlements. When litigation becomes necessary, Lauren draws on extensive courtroom experience, having appeared in the Magistrates’ Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, instructing counsel at both interim and final hearings.
Known for her calm, pragmatic style, Lauren works closely with a trusted network of psychologists, financial planners, and allied professionals to deliver truly integrated legal support. She thoroughly enjoys leading the team of highly capable and empathetic lawyers at Village Family Lawyers.
Outside of her legal practice, Lauren enjoys visiting the beaches and wineries of the Mornington Peninsula and cheering on her daughters in local sport.