Lauren Brown-Akowe
A decade of experience in Brooklyn's courts. A lifelong commitment to community. A judge who will show up for you.
Elect A Judge Who Knows Brooklyn Courts — From the Inside
Lauren Brown-Akowe is a progressive candidate for Civil Court Judge in central Brooklyn serving Bed-Stuy, Clinton Hill, North Crown Heights, and Ocean Hill.
Lauren currently is the Principal Law Clerk to a Justice of the Supreme Court, Kings County, Civil Term, where she has spent her career supporting complex civil litigation through rigorous legal research, opinion drafting, and courtroom coordination.
Before her work in the courts, Lauren served as Managing Attorney of her own law firm, practicing in both Houston and New York City with a focus on estate planning, wealth management, and real estate law. She has also served in the New York City Family and Civil Courts as a Court Attorney.
A native of Houston, Texas, Lauren earned her B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of North Texas and her J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University — where she was trained to advocate for justice at every level.
Lauren believes deeply in lifting as she climbs. She mentors high school, college, and law students individually and through organizations like Legal Outreach, and chairs the Scholarship Committee for the Psi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Principles for the Bench
Equal Justice for All
Every person who enters the courtroom — regardless of income, background, or circumstance — deserves fair, impartial, and timely adjudication.
Community-Centered Courts
Property damage, personal injury, landlord-tenant, and small claims matters directly impact Brooklyn families. Sound, accessible court management makes the difference.
Mentorship & Access
Lauren is committed to opening the legal system to the next generation — through mentorship, internships, and programs that demystify the courts for everyday New Yorkers.
Judicial Integrity
A decade of service in the New York court system has shaped Lauren's commitment to transparent, evidence-based decisions free from bias or outside pressure.
Mediation & Resolution
Experienced in settlement conferences and mediation, Lauren understands that resolving disputes efficiently protects litigants' time, resources, and dignity.
A Brooklyn Judge for Brooklyn
With deep roots in Kings County, Lauren brings an understanding of local communities, housing challenges, and the real human stakes behind every civil matter.
Rooted in the Heart of Brooklyn
Democrat Lauren Brown-Akowe is a candidate for Civil Court Judge in the 2nd Municipal District, which covers central Brooklyn including Bed-Stuy, Clinton Hill, North Crown Heights, and Ocean Hill.
These are neighborhoods defined by deep community roots, vibrant cultural heritage, and working families who depend on a fair, accessible civil court system. From housing disputes and property damage to personal injury and small claims matters, the cases heard in this district reflect the real stakes facing Brooklyn's most dynamic communities.
Lauren Brown-Akowe has spent her entire legal career serving Brooklyn — in its courtrooms, its community centers, and on the ground. She knows what it means when someone walks through those courthouse doors. She will be a judge who shows up for this district.
Help Elect Lauren to the Bench
Your support — whether through a donation, volunteering, or simply spreading the word — helps bring experienced, community-centered leadership to the 2nd Municipal District Civil Court.
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