Laura A. Brake

Laura A. Brake concentrates her practice on complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters, including disputes related to the financial services industry, regulatory actions, securities class action defense, commercial disputes and fiduciary litigation.

Ms. Brake is a contributing author of the following publications:

• "Disclosure Duties Arising Under Section 10(b): When to Correct or Update," Practising Law Institute: Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Course Handbook (2011)
• "Off-Label Marketing and the First Amendment," Business Crimes Bulletin (June 2009)
• "Rights of U.S. Citizens Abroad," Business Crimes Bulletin (November 2009)
• "Recent Developments in Delaware Corporate Governance," Practising Law Institute: Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute Course Handbook (2008)

Recently, Ms. Brake was named a "Rising Star" by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2012.

Ms. Brake earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 2006. During law school, she was an associate editor for the Washington University Law Quarterly. Ms. Brake also was a legal fellow for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, working under Senator Durbin. She is admitted to practice in Illinois.