Laura Long

About Laura Long

I am a strategic finance and operations executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading law firm growth, profitability, and cultural evolution. As COO and CFO of Hanson Bridgett LLP, I oversee firmwide financial strategy, budgeting, operations, pricing, lateral integration, and partner compensation—working closely with the Managing Partner and Management Committee to drive sustainable performance.My leadership approach is grounded in transparency, data, and trust. I believe in building empowered teams, simplifying complexity, and fostering environments where collaboration thrives.

Experience

1. COO CFO

   Hanson Bridgett LLP

   Jan 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Active member of the Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the Managing Partner and the Management Committee members, the firm’s Section and Market Leaders. Oversees and leads the firm’s Senior Administrative Directors and Managers responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Attorney Recruiting, Office Operations, Professional Development, Library and Marketing/Business Development. Provides Executive Oversight of all Business Support Functions. Regular Reporting to the Management Committee and Partners on the Annual Year-End Financial Review, Operating Budget, Financial and Office Space Updates.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Leadership with dual minors in Political Science and Management

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor’s of Science, Leadership

• Harvard Law School Executive Education

  The Future of Legal

Skills

• Event Planning
• Legal Research
• Customer Service
• Fundraising
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Budgets
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning