Laura E. Devane is a trusted advisor to employers across industries, with a focus on navigating complex workplace challenges through practical legal counsel and forward-thinking risk management. A significant portion of her practice is dedicated to advising on, drafting, and implementing arbitration agreements. Laura partners closely with clients to design and roll out tailored employment policies and agreements that align with business goals and legal compliance.
With extensive litigation experience, Laura regularly appears before California state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies including the EEOC, DFEH, DLSE, and WCAB. Her litigation background gives her a valuable edge in crafting arbitration and dispute resolution strategies that mitigate risk and enhance enforceability.
Before joining Littler, Laura represented national and regional employers in high-stakes litigation, including multimillion dollar disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and executive level employment claims. She has counseled clients from the earliest stages of a dispute through trial and appeal, equipping her with a 360-degree view of the litigation lifecycle.
Laura began her legal career as a judicial law clerk on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. She has also contributed her time to pro bono efforts, including death penalty defense and housing court advocacy for underserved populations.