Laura O'laughlin
About Laura O'laughlin
Laura O'laughlin is the Vice President at Analysis Group, specializing in econometric modeling and litigation analysis.
Title and Current Role
Laura O'laughlin is the Vice President at Analysis Group. She brings years of expertise and leadership to the firm, guiding teams of consultants to deliver detailed analyses in various litigation processes. Her role includes collaborating with experts across different fields, including marketing, statistics, and finance.
Previous Experience
Laura O'laughlin has held several positions in diverse sectors. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) in Montreal, Canada for six months in 2006-2007. Prior to that, she was a Research and Teaching Assistant at Université de Montréal for one year. From 2001 to 2004, Laura served as a Program Manager at Earth Day Network. Her early career includes an internship at Advertising.com in Baltimore, MD, in 2000.
Education and Academic Background
Laura O'laughlin pursued her Master of Science degree in Sciences Economiques at Université de Montréal from 2004 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, Economics, and French from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her early education was completed at Notre Dame Prep.
Specializations and Areas of Expertise
Laura O'laughlin's areas of expertise include econometric modeling and experimental techniques applied to complex litigation and regulatory questions. She focuses primarily on antitrust and competition economics, commercial litigation and damages, and securities and finance. Laura is adept at assisting expert witnesses in preparing reports and testimony for cases involving mergers and acquisitions, breach of contract, and false advertising.
Economic Impact Studies
Laura O'laughlin authored a significant study evaluating the potential economic impact of online and mobile gambling (iGaming) in five states, commissioned by the Sports Betting Alliance. The study projected substantial revenue generation from iGaming for states like New York, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and Virginia. It also examined the relationship between sports betting and iGaming revenue, and analyzed consumer research on how iGaming affects visits to land-based casinos.