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Southland Industries Announces New Vice President, General Counsel

DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southland Industries is pleased to announce Lauren McLaughlin as Vice President, General Counsel. As Vice President, General Counsel, Lauren McLaughlin will be responsible for all legal, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance at Southland Industries.

With over 20 years of experience, Lauren has held various prominent positions throughout her career, including partner and founding partner of law firms in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As part of her tenure, she has represented owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and design professionals throughout all phases of the lifecycle on public and private construction projects.

“I am excited to welcome Lauren to the Southland team. Her extensive legal experience working with diverse clients on large complex projects and her connections to the community will help position Southland for success as we continue to grow in multiple markets and regions,” said Jim Meacham, COO.

With this new addition to the team, Southland will continue to deliver exceptional solutions across the full building lifecycle.

About Southland

As an MEP building systems expert, Southland Industries provides integrated, full lifecycle solutions that optimize the design, construction, operation, and efficiency of buildings. Through collaborative partnerships with our clients and the collective expertise of our people, we create premier built environments and future-ready spaces where communities and businesses can thrive.

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