Laura Okugbe

About Laura

Laura Okugbe is an Associate Attorney at Brock & Gonzales LLP, where she represents clients in employment law matters as part of the firm’s Spanish-Speaking Employment Department. An immigrant from Nigeria, Laura grew up in Spain and moved to the United States in 2011. She is a first-generation college and law school graduate. Laura earned her undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University, where she majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Spanish. Her passion for social justice led her to pursue a legal career. Laura attended Southwestern Law School, where she served as a Writing Fellow and Research Assistant. She was recognized for her academic and professional achievements with scholarships and awards from organizations such as Black Women Lawyers, the Association of Corporate Counsel, and the Southwestern Alumni Association. As both an immigrant and native Spanish speaker, Laura is deeply committed to providing zealous advocacy for the Spanish-speaking community-a commitment she has upheld since her undergraduate years. In her free time, Laura enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Education

Colleagues at Brock & Gonzales LLP

Robert P. Biegler

Of Counsel

Robert Clayton

Senior Partner

D. Aaron Brock

Founding Partner

Erica Allen Gonzales

Founding Partner

Christopher P. Brandes

Senior Partner

Jesse Stratos

Partner