Professional Profile

Laura joined Berkowitz Oliver in 2009. Her practice includes a variety of commercial litigation matters with a special emphasis on automobile franchise litigation. Laura has represented clients nationally in both state and federal courts. Prior to joining Berkowitz Oliver, Laura was a member of the commercial litigation department of Husch Blackwell where her practice focused on contract disputes, fraud, and antitrust cases. Of recent note, Laura has represented:

• A number of automobile manufacturers in both franchise and commercial litigation relating to consumer protection laws.
• A national consumer product manufacturer in defending product liability claims.

Education

• University of Kansas (J.D., 2004)
  • Order of the Coif
  • Member, the Kansas Law Review
  • West Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award
  • Foulston & Seifkin Prize for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. in Biology and Anthropology, 1992)

Admissions & Qualifications

• Missouri, 2004
• Kansas, 2005
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
• U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Professional Memberships

• Kansas Bar Association
• Missouri Bar Association
• Ross T. Roberts Inn of Court, 2006-2007

Clerk Experience

• Clerk for the Honorable Mary Beck Briscoe, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit from 2004-2005