Laura’s practice flourishes at the intersection of technology, innovation, and fashion law. As co-chair of Foley’s Fashion, Apparel & Beauty Industry Team, she serves as a trusted advisor to a variety of national and international clients across the industry. From emerging companies to established global brands, Laura has the sophisticated industry experience and market insight to help her clients navigate through legal challenges and evolving innovation while maintaining and protecting their most valuable assets.
She is a former regional director of the South Florida Chapter of The Fashion Group International, a global trade organization in the fashion, beauty, accessories, and interior design industries. Laura is a thought leader within the industry and has been featured in publications like Landslide, a publication of the Intellectual Property Section of the ABA, and Apparel magazine, among others. She routinely presents seminars on fashion related topics, including the annual Fashion Law – Year in Review, which takes place each year in January. She has presented at Miami Fashion Week and SwimShow, the leading trade show in the swimwear industry, among a number of other fashion industry-focused events.
She is a founding member of Foley’s Digital Assets, Web3, and NFTs Team (DAWN), and is active in several key sectors, including Innovative Technology, Manufacturing, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG).
Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, Laura founded and chairs Foley’s Women of Color Affinity Group, which connects and fosters collaboration among a diverse group of women throughout all offices of the firm.