Mr. Lauro grew up in New York and later graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law. Center. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Lauro returned to New York and began practicing with the international law firm of Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius. He later joined the criminal division of the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. After government service, Mr. Lauro established a practice in Florida, and became a partner with a national law firm. In 1994, he founded The Lauro Law Firm, (now known as Lauro & Singer) which has offices in New York and Florida with a national practice.