BCLP appoints Laura Giokas as firm’s Global General Counsel

International law firm BCLP (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Giokas as its Global General Counsel. Laura will oversee all legal matters for the firm, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with global regulations and risk management policies.

This newly created role is designed to continue the global harmonization of BCLP’s departments and promote a collaborative and unified approach for the benefit of all international stakeholders.

Laura has spent her career with BCLP, beginning in 2002 as a Summer Associate in the St. Louis office. Her legal practice involved representing corporate clients in products liability defense, general commercial litigation, and employment litigation and advice. She also defended leading financial institutions against individual claims for violation of federal and state lending laws, mortgage servicing claims, and consumer protection and unfair competition claims.

Among her other roles at BCLP, Laura was made Conflicts and Ethics Counsel in 2008; Assistant General Counsel in 2011; General Counsel in 2016; and since 2018, has served as Partner and General Counsel-Americas at BCLP.

“We’re thrilled to have Laura Giokas take on the role of Global General Counsel,” said BCLP CEO Steve Baumer. “Her extensive experience, leadership and dedication to excellence make her the ideal choice to lead our legal team.”

Known for her collaborative approach among internal and external constituents, Laura is a frequent speaker at industry events discussing ethics, leadership and issues encountered by law firm general counsel.

“BCLP is my professional home” commented Laura. “I care deeply about the firm and its success and will continue to work with our exceptionally strong team to drive forward client intelligent outcomes.”