Laura has led multiple multimillion-dollar merger-and-acquisition transactions, and possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of due diligence, regulatory compliance, and tactical key employee issues in the M&A process. Laura also regularly drafts complex contracts, and is skilled at negotiating critical business governing agreements, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, distribution agreements, licenses, and commercial leases.

Complementing Laura’s transactional experience is her capability in the litigation arena. Laura is experienced in commercial and business litigation, and regularly represents clients in commercial disputes in both state and federal courts in matters involving breach of contract issues, corporate dissolution, and trade secret misappropriation.

Rounding out Laura’s triple-threat business law skill set is her intellectual property experience. Laura is well-versed in trademark law, having successfully obtained numerous federally registered trademarks for her clients. Additionally, Laura has co-chaired several complex patent infringement litigations in federal courts across the country, including appearances before the Federal Circuit.

Laura regularly helps owners and executives in women- and minority-owned businesses to achieve state certification as a Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise and enjoy the developmental benefits that certification offers. Her services include analyzing the company’s suitability for certification, advising on the documentation needed for the application, and assisting clients in navigating the filing process.

Should an appeal be required, Laura interfaces with hearing officers and attorneys with the goal of obtaining certification without engaging in the costly hearing process. She recently helped a small woman-owned business in the construction service industry that was denied recertification, thereby jeopardizing a multi-million dollar contract on a significant government project. Laura immediately filed an appeal and successfully had the denial reversed – saving not only the contract at issue, but also the future of the company.