Laurel is of counsel in our Silicon Valley office.
Laurel specializes in executive compensation and employee benefits issues for start-ups, emerging growth and public companies.
Laurel advises clients on employee stock options, employee stock purchase plans and other forms of equity compensation and the associated tax and securities law issues. Laurel also advises clients on 401(k) plans and compliance with ERISA and COBRA.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
- Santa Clara University, B.S., Political Science and Economics
Admissions
- California
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