Laura McHenry

Laura McHenry is a distinguished legal professional currently serving as a Special Deputy Attorney General in the NC Department of Justice since January 2013, where responsibilities include managing complex litigation and collaborating with clients to achieve strategic goals. Previously, Laura worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division, focusing on investigations and civil prosecutions related to unfair trade practices. Laura's academic contributions as an Adjunct Lecturing Fellow at Duke University involved teaching courses on school law and policy. Laura's legal career includes positions as an Associate at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, where assistance in litigation and client counseling in labor, employment, and education law was provided. Additionally, Laura has experience as a volunteer attorney and an educator in the Chicago Public Schools system. Laura holds a BA in Public Policy Studies and Education from Duke University and a JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.