Laura A. Lo Bianco

Laura’s representation of high-profile clients solidifies her reputation as a true leader and expert in her field.

Laura Lo Bianco brings more than 20 years of experience to her role as a partner in the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group. With a focus on corporate law and transactional matters, she advises clients in the areas of formation of organizations, mergers, and acquisitions, real estate transactions, business counseling, and compliance with the law and best practices.

Laura also advises various tax-exempt entities, such as private foundations, public charities, schools, support organizations, and other entities that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. She also guides these clients through mergers and acquisitions; the purchase, sale, and lease of real property; and the negotiation of contracts.

Personal Approach

Reliable, competent, and timely are words clients have used to describe Laura’s working style. Clients enjoy her systematic approach and ability to communicate complex matters in understandable terms. Laura dedicates the time required to assess her client’s legal needs and values collaborating with them. She is excellent at meeting deadlines, achieving results, and has experience managing competing priorities. She believes consistent communication with her clients is essential and paramount to their success.

Laura’s favorite place for family time is the beach, collecting shells and enjoying the ocean breeze. 

More About Laura A. Lo Bianco

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Santa Clara University School of Law, 1996
• B.S., magna cum laude, Arizona State University, 1993

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 1996

Court Admissions

• Arizona Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Community

• Valley of the Sun United Way, Board Member, 2016-2023; Board Development Committee Co-Chair, 2021-2023
• Desert Botanical Garden, Trustee
• Arizona State Bar, Member
• Business Law Section of the Arizona State Bar Association, Executive Council Member, 2006-2014
• Desert Botanical Garden Foundation, Former Board Member
• ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Innovation, Former Instructor, Nonprofit Management Institute
• Phoenix Public Library Foundation, Former Board Member

Representative Matters

• Represented acquisition of assets of public charity by another public charity.
• Represented school in sale of assets to private entity.
• Represented numerous public charities and private foundations in obtaining tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Represented public charity in merger with another public charity.
• Represented buyer in acquisition of multiple entities in the real estate development business.
• Represented borrower in restructuring of debt with multiple lenders.
• Represented shareholders of closely held businesses in governance and management matters.
• Represented buyer in acquisition of condominium complex.
• Represented sellers in multistate, high-end restaurant business.
• Represented public charity in divestiture of a portion of activities.
• Represented buyer in acquisition of business relating to providing electrical products and services to heavy industry.
• Represented buyer in acquisition of business relating to manufacture of product and provision of services to oil and gas industry.

News

Publications

Client Alerts

Blog Posts

Events

• Speaker, "Structuring Church Operations," Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, 02/06/2020
• Co-Presenter, "Forming a Tax-Exempt Entity: State and 501(c) Considerations," Stafford, 12/04/2019
• Speaker, "Representing Churches and other Charitable Religious Organizations - Practical Tips and Issue Spotting for Outside Counsel," SBA McAuliffe CLE Center, 11/07/2018
• Panelist, "Sustaining Your Social Enterprise: Busting the Myths," U.S. Trust, 10/16/2018
• Presenter, Nonprofit Board Boot Camp, American Nonprofit Academy, 2018
• Speaker, "The Legal Role," Boardroom Basics/Business on Board, Nonprofit Training for Arizona Business Professionals, ongoing
• Speaker, "Strong Boards Lead to Effective Organizations," ASU Lodestar Center 24th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, 10/2016
• Speaker, "Managing Risk Through Good Governance," Jewish Community Center Executive Conference, 02/2016
• Speaker, "Gift Acceptance Policies: What They Can Do for You, and What They Can't Do for You," Planned Giving Round Table of Arizona, 06/2013