Biography

Laura Bach is an Associate at Cleveland Krist who represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Her practice spans a broad array of business disputes, including contractual controversies, fraud, trade secret misappropriation, real-estate disputes, and contested bankruptcy proceedings.

Ms. Bach joined the Firm in 2025 after completing judicial clerkships for the Honorable Drew B. Tipton of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the Honorable Brett Busby of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Ms. Bach has established herself as a lead associate on high-stakes matters at the Firm. Ms. Bach served as part of the trial team that won a defense verdict in a trade secret misappropriation trial where she conducted the examinations of expert witnesses including the cross examination of the plaintiff’s expert. She serves as lead associate in a range of the Firm’s commercial matters, including an ICC arbitration in New York, fiduciary-duty and fraud claims related to the bankruptcy of a multi-billion dollar financial institution, and a fraud suit and injunction matter on behalf of three investment entities.

Ms. Bach has experience taking and defending depositions as first chair, and taking the lead in arguing dispositive motions in significant commercial disputes.

Ms. Bach received her J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where she served as President of the Harvard Law School Mock Trial Association. She earned her B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, with a minor in Business, from Cornell University, where she was President of the Cornell University Mock Trial Association and won two All-American awards.

Personal

Outside of work, Ms. Bach enjoys traveling and practicing hot yoga.

Before law school, Ms. Bach served in AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) from Uganda. Her national and international service reflect a dedication to putting people first and leading with integrity and empathy. In her litigation practice, she prioritizes understanding her clients’ goals and delivering strong, effective advocacy on their behalf.