Laura R. Giokas
Laura R. Giokas
Laura R. Giokas
Biography
Laura Giokas is the firm's Global General Counsel, managing and coordinating all firm-related legal matters. In this role, Laura also advises the firm on strategic and operational decisions and develops firmwide protocols and policies in the risk management area.
Prior to becoming Global General Counsel, Laura was named Conflicts and Ethics Counsel in 2008; Assistant General Counsel in 2011; General Counsel in 2016; and Partner and General Counsel-Americas in 2018.
Laura began her career at BCLP in 2002 as a Summer Associate. 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.
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.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Wyman Board of Trustees (2021 - present)
- St. Louis National Charity Horse Show Board Member (2021 - 2023)
- St. Louis Regional Business Council - Mentor (2019)
- Forsyth School - Personnel Board Sub-Committee (2012-14)
- Forsyth School - Auction Committee (2012-13)
Admissions
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Missouri, 2003
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United States District Courts for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
Education
Boston College, J.D., cum laude, 2003
University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Related Practice Areas
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Mass Torts & Product Liability
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Catastrophic Accidents
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Consumer Products
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Food, Ag & Nutrition
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices (Mass Torts)
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Business & Commercial Disputes
Resources
Speaking Engagements
“The Recent Explosion in Disqualification Motions” - 23rd Annual LMRM Conference (2024)
“The Case of the Credulous Lawyer” - ALAS Annual Meeting (2024)
“Issues Frequently Encountered by Law Firm General Counsel” - ALAS New General Counsel Conference (2022)
"The Ethics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice" - PLI The Law of Ethics and New Law (2020)
"Path to Leadership" - ALAS Advancing Women in Law Firm Leadership Conference (2018)
"Restrictions on Practice/Client Indemnity & Other Troublesome Terms in Outside Counsel Guidelines" - 43rd ABA National Conference on Professional Responsibility (2017)
"General Counsel Forum" - AON Law Firm National Symposium (2017)
Related Insights
Aug 12, 2024