Laura Norden
About Laura Norden
Laura Norden is a Policy Analyst at Sandia National Laboratories with over 20 years of experience in contracting, risk management, and legal functions across various sectors.
Title and Current Position
Laura Norden is a Policy Analyst currently working at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. She has been in this role since 2021. Her work involves analyzing policies and their implications, contributing to the development and implementation of policy strategies within the organization.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming a Policy Analyst, Laura Norden held two other positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2019 to 2021, she worked as a Subcontract Manager, where she managed various subcontracting activities. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2019, she served as a Contracts Generalist, handling contracts and agreements for the laboratory in Livermore, California.
Career in Legal and Contract Management
Laura Norden's career spans various roles in legal and contract management. She served as Senior Manager, Legal Contracts at Singtel from 2016 to 2018 and as Attorney Consultant at Kelly Law Registry in 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Tomra of North America, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, and Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Secretary at World Color (USA) Corp. from 2004 to 2010. Laura also worked as Counsel at Murtha Cullina LLP from 1996 to 2004 and as Assistant City Attorney at the City of El Paso from 1993 to 1995.
Educational Background
Laura Norden earned her JD in Law from the University of Richmond, graduating in 1990. She also holds a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Michigan, which she obtained in 1987. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her career in law and contract management.
Skills and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in contracting and risk management across various sectors, Laura Norden has developed extensive expertise. She is proficient in drafting and negotiating business documents, managing litigation and business law matters, and handling compliance and governance issues. Laura is also licensed to practice law in six states and is experienced in project management, HR, risk assessment, and vendor management.