Law360 Interviews Orrick’s Laura Saklad

Law360
December.19.2017

In a new Law360 interview series with law firm management at Am Law 200 firms, Orrick’s Chief Operations Officer Laura Saklad spoke about challenges she faces as COO, what leadership means to her and changes she’d make in the legal industry.

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Laura Saklad Chief Operations Officer

San Francisco Office

Laura is Orrick’s Chief Operations Officer. In this role she works closely with the firm’s Board and Management Committee to execute the firm’s strategy. She is responsible for leading and directing all operational functions of the firm.

Laura has extensive experience in global operations management, strategic planning, integration, change management, and diversity and inclusion leadership. She has worked closely with senior leaders to deliver innovative services to our clients, to enhance productivity and efficiency, and to create a great place to work by building, leading and inspiring talented professional teams.

A 12-year Orrick veteran, with 20 years of experience in the legal industry, Laura previously served as Orrick’s Chief Administrative Officer and, before that, as the firm’s Chief Talent Officer and Executive Director - U.S. She helped shape and execute on the firm’s strategies to deliver distinctive services to the tech, finance and energy & infrastructure sectors, be a leading law firm employer, and meet client demand for quality and value.