Laura L. Becking

Laura L. Becking guides companies through complex workforce and compensation matters that arise during growth, restructuring, and major business change. She advises employers on hiring, performance management, terminations, discrimination, reclassification, handbooks, and internal policies. Her work helps organizations build practical people strategies that support business goals across different markets worldwide.

Laura began her legal studies at the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Law, earning her Propedeuse in 1991, cum laude. She later received a Master of Laws Degree there in 1996, cum laude, and also earned an LL.M. from New York University School of Law in 1996 that same year.

Laura focuses on global employment and equity compensation issues, especially for businesses operating across borders. She handles the workplace side of corporate deals, including IPOs, acquisitions, and integration planning. Her advice also covers securities, foreign exchange, and tax filings tied to compensation rollouts outside the United States for employees abroad.

Laura develops solutions that reflect local rules, business needs, and workplace culture. She counsels clients on HR data privacy compliance and addresses issues that can affect daily operations and long-term planning. By tailoring advice to each setting, she helps employers reduce risk while managing people matters with clarity and consistency.

Laura has advised on global acquisitions involving a leading global technology company and a multinational digital communications technology conglomerate. She has also worked on matters involving GoPro, Sabre, DigiCert’s acquisition of Symantec’s Website Security Business, and transactions for clients such as Alcon, Pinterest, GitHub, and Nvidia in cross-border employment work.

Laura is also active in professional organizations, including the Global Equity Organization, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Her service as co-leader of a women’s initiative also reflects a broader commitment to leadership, collaboration, and support within the legal community and mentorship.

Laura L. Becking brings a global perspective to employment and compensation work, helping companies manage change with practical, business-minded guidance. Her career has centered on aligning workforce decisions with business objectives while addressing local concerns. She helps clients move through complex transitions with advice shaped by experience and clear judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
• Member, National Association of Stock Plan Professionals
• Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Amsterdam Faculty of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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