Lauren Burke is a Principal Legal Officer at the Attorney-General's Department, leading a team specializing in international law, particularly the law of the sea and international environmental law. With extensive experience in advising the Australian Government, Lauren has held roles including Senior Legal Officer in the Office of International Law and in the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, where public international law advice was provided on various multilateral forums. Lauren's educational background includes a Master of Laws in International Law, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and degree qualifications in International Law and Human Rights, as well as a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, Lauren served as a sessional tutor at the Australian National University, teaching international law courses.