Recently named one of Philadelphia’s Most Influential Women (Philadelphia Business Journal, 2023) for her courtroom skills, Laura McNally is a partner at Morgan Lewis, specializing in commercial and securities law. Laura defends clients in various actions including class and individual cases under federal securities law, mergers and acquisitions challenges, derivative suits, and SEC investigations. She has a track record of success in federal and state courts, including arguing dispositive motions and conducting trials. Additionally, she is dedicated to pro bono work, focusing on prisoner civil rights cases and representing asylum seekers. Laura is also known as an advocate for and mentor to working parents. Outside of her legal career, Laura and her husband, Timothy, are members of Nativity BVM parish and have four children attending MPRCS.