DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Laura Ford, a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Regulatory practice, has been named by Global Investigations Review in its list of Women in Investigations, 2021. The listing, published on 17th May, highlights “100 remarkable women in the field of white-collar law and investigations”.
Laura is a highly regarded investigations lawyer, with vast experience of handling large, complex and sensitive investigations. She has advised clients in some of the highest profile bribery, fraud and misconduct investigations.
Laura is described by colleagues as a role model in terms of her focus, her professionalism and her ability to deliver on projects. Teams respect Laura for her technical abilities but also her strong interpersonal skills. She has an ability to bring people together from around the firm and serve clients on a global basis.
Laura is a partner sponsor in DLA Piper’s gender diversity network “The Leadership Alliance for Women (LAW)”; and actively champions women lawyers at all stages of their careers. She is also a partner sponsor for Mosaic, the firm’s multicultural diversity network and a mentor in its social mobility network “Head Start”, which aims to break down barriers faced by under-represented groups when entering the legal profession.
