Lauren J. Rucinski

Lauren Rucinski is an attorney at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she advises clients on matters involving Environmental Law and Intellectual Property Law. She is known for a practical, straightforward approach and for providing clear assessments of legal and business considerations. Lauren works closely with clients to develop strategies that align with their operational goals while addressing regulatory requirements and protecting intellectual property assets.

Lauren’s environmental law practice includes counseling clients on permitting, compliance, enforcement, litigation, and transactional matters, as well as participation in state and federal rulemaking initiatives. She regularly works with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on a wide range of regulatory issues. Her experience includes advising on Clean Air Act compliance and providing guidance under environmental programs such as the Clean Water Act, including Section 404 dredge and fill permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Lauren also advises on matters involving the National Environmental Policy Act, environmental justice considerations, and renewable energy projects. Her clients include petrochemical facilities, oil refineries, natural gas terminals, solar farms, and other manufacturing operations.

In addition to her environmental practice, Lauren is a registered patent attorney licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She represents businesses, inventors, and scientists in patent prosecution, licensing, opinions, and the development of intellectual property strategies. With an academic background in aerospace and ocean engineering, Lauren provides technically informed counsel across a variety of industries. Her intellectual property work includes patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and unfair competition matters, with an emphasis on helping clients manage and protect the value of their innovations.

Lauren is committed to helping clients make informed decisions in complex and evolving legal environments. Whether assisting with environmental compliance for large-scale industrial projects, advising renewable energy companies, or managing extensive patent portfolios, she focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Her ability to work effectively with regulatory agencies and address both legal and technical issues makes her a valued resource for clients operating in Louisiana and beyond.