Laurence is a partner in the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Practice, based in New York. She brings more than 25 years of experience in legal and regulatory compliance, specializing in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime risk management. Laurence assists clients across the Americas and internationally in navigating complex AFC challenges in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
In her role, Laurence supports organizations globally in assessing, enhancing, and implementing their AFC compliance programs. Her expertise extends to cutting-edge compliance solutions, including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. She also provides investigative consulting services, conducts internal money laundering and fraud investigations for financial institutions, as well as delivers independent compliance and monitoring services for both public and private sectors.
Laurence is recognized for her deep regulatory and operational knowledge in AFC, bringing tailored approaches that balance compliance obligations with operational efficiency. She has led transformative projects that not only brought renewed compliance, but also positively influenced organizational culture — emphasizing that a strong AFC program starts with people committed to doing the right thing consistently.
More than ever, anyone entering the world of AFC should remain flexible, be prepared to learn continuously, and always adapt to change — in business, legal and regulatory requirements, technologies, and people
Laurence is a Franco-American who has traveled extensively internationally. She lives in New York City with her husband and teenage son. She holds an LL.M. in banking, corporate and finance law from Fordham University School of Law and a J.D. from Sorbonne School of Law.
When she’s not assisting clients, Laurence enjoys biking, skiing, painting and volunteering at her son’s high school.