Laura A Drake is an associate in the Firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group with a strong foundation in legal research and case preparation. While in law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Laura served as Senior Research Editor for the University of Pittsburgh Law Review and was a leader in various legal and philanthropic initiatives. Laura's previous work as a legal intern involved substantial contributions to a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice trial and the drafting of critical legal documents. She has also served as a legal analysis and writing research assistant at Pitt Law, where she developed essential case law research materials. Prior to joining the Firm, Laura was a Summer Associate at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, and previously served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Laura A Drake's Courses
["New Jersey CLE: 7.2","New York CLE: 7","Pennsylvania CLE: 6"]
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