Golan & Christie Attorneys at Law

Laura A. Balson

Laura A. Balson

Associate
312.696.1351
labalson@golanchristie.com

Areas of Practice

Commercial and Business Litigation
Reorganization and Bankruptcy
Employment Law

Expertise

  • Experience assisting clients in every phase of commercial litigation in both state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
  • Knowledge of general business issues
  • Well acquainted with e-Discovery issues

Credentials

  • Member of the Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Conversational abilities in Spanish

Education

J.D. from Northwestern University, 2005
Julius H. Minor Moot Court Competition Finalist, 2004
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity Member
B.A. from Bates College, 2001
Political Science, magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 2007

Maine, 2006

Massachusetts, 2006

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

Professional Affiliations

Laura is a member of several legal and professional organizations, including:

American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Illinois State Bar Association

Career Highlights

Laura joined Golan & Christie in March of 2007. Prior to joining Golan & Christie, Laura was a litigation associate at Brann & Isaacson, in Lewiston, Maine, from 2005 until 2007.

“Even the savviest businessperson can feel bewildered when entangled in a legal battle -which is why I work hard to get my clients safely to the other side, achieving the best possible result, however that may be defined by the client.”