Laura Trice ( She/Her/Hers )

Laura joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2015.  She litigates writs, appeals, and affirmative cases on behalf of the County and the People of the State of California, and she advises the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring, the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee, and the Behavioral Health Services Department.  She also helps develop County legislation and policy initiatives aimed at improving the health, working, and living conditions of county residents.  Prior to joining the Office of the County Counsel, Laura litigated cases on behalf of workers, unions, and students as an associate at Altshuler Berzon LLP.  During and prior to law school, Laura worked with organizations advocating for immigrants’ rights and humane immigration policy. 

Office practice areas

• ​​Health and Hospitals Team 
• Social Justice and Impact Litigation Team 
• Writs and Appeals Team 

Education

• New York University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2010 
• Yale University, M.A., 2006 
• Williams College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2000 

Prior experience

• Associate at Altshuler Berzon LLP (2012-2015) 
• Law Clerk to the Honorable David S. Tatel, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2011-2012) 
• Law Clerk to the Honorable Lucy H. Koh, United States District Court for the Northern District of California (2010-2011)