The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) has honored Haynes Boone Partner Lauren Brogdon as a Breakthrough Woman of 2025, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to the legal and business communities.
The Breakthrough Women Award is a “prestigious recognition that celebrates women who have made significant strides in their respective fields, breaking barriers and inspiring others with their achievements,” said GHWCC. “This award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication, contributing to positive change and progress in the community.”
The award was presented to Brogdon at the International Conference for Women on May 16.
Brogdon is chair of the firm's national Crisis Management Practice Group and a partner in the Energy Litigation Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Houston office. Certified in Crisis Leadership, she brings a robust understanding of the challenges that her clients face during both routine emergencies and unprecedented incidents. Brogdon applies this knowledge and experience to planning and implementing response plans and assisting clients with crisis recovery, all with an eye toward avoiding liability.
Throughout the course of her career, Brogdon has devoted significant time and resources to charitable activities and pro bono litigation. She has successfully represented dozens of clients in divorce and child custody suits and disputes involving domestic violence. Brogdon is on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Houston Area Women’s Center and previously served as chair of Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the largest provider of pro bono services in Harris County.
In 2024, Brogdon was selected as a fellow for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship, where she learned from and shared best practices with the nation’s most senior crisis leaders in government and private practice.
