Laura Gongaware

Profil complet

Laura Gongaware focuses her practice on maritime law, commercial litigation and vessel construction. She has advised clients on a variety of maritime issues, including charter party disputes, towage, carriage of goods and maritime personal injury.

Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Laura worked at a boutique maritime firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she focused on litigation involving the offshore oil industry and ship construction-related matters.

During law school, Laura clerked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's general counsel, where she worked on a variety of oceanic boundary and maritime heritage related issues. She also interned with a Florida-based marine salvage company.

Admissions

• New York
• Louisiana

Education

• J.D., magna cum laude, Tulane Law School, 2013. Certificate in maritime law. Senior Managing Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal.
• M.A., magna cum laude, Nautical Archaeology, Texas A&M University, 2013
• B.A., magna cum laude, Archeology, History and Classical Studies, The George Washington University, 2006