Laura C. Giles is a business attorney who advises her clients on a variety of transactional matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. She works with private and public companies in industries such as waste services, technology, fashion and media, among others. She regularly handles public and private mergers, stock acquisitions and divestitures, asset purchases and sales, and private equity and venture capital investments. She also assists businesses with reorganizations, financing, branding and other general corporate matters, as well as developing and implementing business development strategies.
In the sports and entertainment world, Laura represents clients, including professional athletes, sports industry companies, celebrities and entertainers, in all aspects of their business. This work includes sponsorship and endorsement deals, appearance agreements, influencer relationships, business investments and licensing and branding matters.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Judicial Externships
Professional Activities
Association of Corporate Growth — Arizona Chapter
Sports Lawyers Association
State Bar of Arizona, Business Law Section
Recognition & Accomplishments
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Attorney Intel, Top 25 Attorneys of Arizona, 2023
Chambers USA, "Up and Coming," Corporate/M&A (Arizona), 2023
The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023
Phoenix Magazine, 'Top Lawyer' - Corporate Law/Mergers & Acquisitions, 2022
Board Memberships & Community Service
Arizona State University Alumni Association
Member of the Board of Directors, Member of the Executive Committee and Chief Counsel, Visit Phoenix
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Credentials
Education
University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 2010)
Comments Editor for the San Diego Law Review, Executive Editor for the Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues, CALI Award, Law of American Democracy
Arizona State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2006)
Admissions
Arizona
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona