Laura Desjean

Laura Desjean has held various positions in the field of client relations, business development, and marketing. Laura is currently serving as the Head of Client Relations and Education at Tyson & Mendes since February 2021. Previously, they worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2008 to 2021, where they held roles such as Director of Business Development and Senior Business Development Manager. In these positions, Laura managed all aspects of business development, marketing, and PR, focusing on the Life Sciences Group and Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice. Prior to that, they worked at Foley & Lardner LLP as a Senior Marketing Project Manager from 2004 to 2008 and at Latham & Watkins as a Marketing & Business Development Manager in 2003. Laura also has experience as the Owner of LBD Marketing and Communications, where they managed projects and events and developed content for clients such as Union Bank of California and the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Laura began their career at The San Diego Foundation as an Associate Director of Communications & Marketing, where they managed all communications and PR activities, including a major independent assessment of the region's opportunities and challenges.

Laura Desjean attended The Bishop's School from 1986 to 1990. Laura then went on to study at Wellesley College from 1990 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. In 1993, they spent a semester studying at Syracuse University in Florence, focusing on Art History. Later, from 1999 to 2001, Laura pursued a Master of Arts degree in Communication at San Diego State University.