97 Millennium - Twentieth Edition LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT co-chairs the firm’s recruiting committee and serves on the management committee. As an attorney, Ms. Smolowe has extensive experience in trade secrets and employee mobility across such industries as technology, entertainment, finance and pharmaceuticals. She is a published authority in the field, having co-authored the chapter on trade secrets and restrictive covenants in the California Business Litigation handbook. Ms. Smolowe’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, trials, arbitrations and advising clients on critical legal matters, including trade secrets, privacy, professional liability and fraud. She has successfully led multiple trial teams, securing verdicts recognized as “Top Defense Verdicts” by the Daily Journal. Her credentials include a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in history from Yale University. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Smolowe is dedicated to pro bono work, particularly in civil rights cases. She has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California in landmark federal class actions challenging unconstitutional gang injunction enforcement, leading to precedent- setting victories. For this work, she received the ACLU’s Equal Justice Award and Courageous Advocacy Award. Furthermore, in 2024, she was recognized in the Best Lawyers of America Guide. Moving forward, Ms. Smolowe hopes to continue growing her practice to better serve her clients’ needs, from counseling to the courtroom. She also aims to become a more significant and critical leader in her firm. Reflecting on her 15 years in law, she credits her success to maintaining a balance between her personal and professional lives and to her grit and perseverance. With nearly two decades of experience to her credit, Laura D. Smolowe is a rising leader in the field of law. Since 2009, she has excelled as an attorney and litigation partner at Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP. As part of her duties, she co-leads the trade secret and employee mobility practice group, LAURA D. SMOLOWE ATTORNEY, LITIGATION PARTNER Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP Los Angeles, CA
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