Laura Lamansky
About Laura Lamansky
Laura Lamansky is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Laura Lamansky is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Entertainment and Sports Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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