Laura E. Peterson

Counsel

Denver
T +1.303.764.4104
F +1.303.861.7805
Houston
T +1.713.646.1336
F +1.713.751.1717

Overview

Laura Peterson’s corporate practice covers mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and general corporate governance and compliance matters. She has previous experience as in-house counsel for a small, publicly traded oil and gas company, where she handled general corporate governance, major asset sales and securities filings. This experience influences her client-focused approach and ability to understand client needs and concerns. 

Select Experience

  • Acted as in-house counsel on a variety of compliance matters and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Completed contract drafting and negotiating.
  • As corporate secretary at an E&P company, managed general board matters, including board and committee meeting coordination, drafting of meeting minutes, and organization of the annual shareholders meeting. 
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Experience

  • Acted as in-house counsel on a variety of compliance matters and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Completed contract drafting and negotiating.
  • As corporate secretary at an E&P company, managed general board matters, including board and committee meeting coordination, drafting of meeting minutes, and organization of the annual shareholders meeting. 
  • Handled bankruptcy filing for an E&P company. Managed an immense due diligence undertaking and provided attorneys with court-ready information, which involved organizing and compiling information about the company and its history. 

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America®
    • “Ones to Watch” Colorado: Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2023)

Memberships

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association

Prior Positions

  • American Eagle Energy Corporation: Corporate Attorney and Corporate Secretary 
  • Alternate Defense Counsel: Defense Investigator and Paralegal 

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • [Not admitted in Texas]

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2012, Washington State Law Scholar
  • B.A., Theology, Seattle Pacific University, 2007