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.