Laurel Dearborn serves as the Director of Associate Development at Vedder Price, a position held since August 2006, following a tenure as an Associate specializing in Commercial Litigation. Previously, Laurel was the Manager of Associate Development, focusing on Professional Development. Prior legal experience includes work as an Associate at Peabody & Arnold LLP from October 2004 to May 2006, where the focus was on Directors and Officers Insurance Coverage. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law (2001-2004) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northwestern University (1997-2001).