EDUCATION

Laura attended the University of Cambridge in England, where she majored in Philosophy. She was awarded a B.A. in 2006 and a M.A. (Cantab) in 2010. Laura earned her law degree from Columbia Law School in New York in 2010.

SELECTED EXPERIENCES

• Wide-ranging representation of Finland-based international crane manufacturer on multiple million-dollar matters, including contract dispute involving Germany-based subsidiary, wrongful death claims against Finland entity at a U.S. Port, and loss-of-limbs claim against U.S. entity at ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana.
• Defending partner in Cameroon-based exploration and production project in ICC arbitration in Houston against multimillion-dollar claim. As a late addition to the team, offered several novel and creative theories and strategies leading to success in arbitration.
• Representation of U.S.-based natural gas production company on wide variety of Texas-based matters, including personal injury, PPQ-related lease matters, and calculation of payments under farm-out agreement.
• Representation of multiple pipeline companies in condemnation matters, ranging from providing analysis in advance of condemnation proceedings to defending against eight-figure claims of trespass and wrongful possession. Responsible for key pleadings leading to settlement on favorable terms.
• Representation of one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America against multimillion-dollar claim relating to sale of energy asset.
• Lead trial and appellate counsel defending out-of-state lumber yard in product liability matters. Drafted successful motion to dismiss first claim, drafted appellate pleadings, and represented the client in settling second claim on favorable terms.
• Advised Germany-based client of London law firm on Texas-specific matters in the client’s arbitration.
• Representation of energy company against nine-figure breach-of-contract claim. Summary judgment awarded in favor of client on all counts, sustained by the Texas Supreme Court.
• Regular representation of large IT company on contract dispute and collection matters.