Overview
Laura Walker has served as Aprio’s General Counsel since 2020 and has more than 20 years of experience in both private law firm settings and multinational corporations. She oversees all aspects of Aprio’s legal function, including M&A, IP, litigation, employment matters, contracting and client experience initiatives, corporative governance, and legal innovation. She also sits on the board of Aprio’s captive insurance company and advises Aprio Legal, an alternative business structure law firm registered in Arizona.
Experience
Laura has extensive experience in commercial contracts, litigation management, M&A and legal practice management. She has been integral to Aprio’s completion of more than 30 acquisitions during her tenure, including Aprio’s strategic partnership with Charlesbank in August, 2024.
Education & Affiliations
Laura graduated with honors from Wellesley College and earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. She has long been active in the Wellesley College alumnae community and enjoys concerts and the North Georgia mountains. During her tenure with Aprio, Laura has been recognized multiple times in The Legal 500 and as a recipient of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards – Dealmaker Award. She frequently speaks at legal and accounting industry conferences on such topics as alternative business structure law firms and legal leadership in accounting firms.
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