Laura Callope

Attorney Laura-Callope

Interests

Laura enjoys running, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with her goldendoodle, Nala.

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Education

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, JD, magna cum laude
  • University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, BA, Child Psychology, summa cum laude

Who We Serve

Laura Callope

Laura is an attorney licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota and a member of the Litigation Team at Bakke Norman. She draws on her experience clerking for multiple judges in Minnesota to bring a strategic, informed perspective to every case, with a strong understanding of courtroom dynamics, judicial decision‑making, and effective advocacy.

Laura represents clients in business litigation, construction and real estate disputes, and criminal defense matters. She is committed to providing practical, results‑oriented counsel and strong advocacy, whether advising businesses and property owners through disputes or protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Her broad litigation experience and command of court procedures allow her to guide matters successfully from initial filing through resolution.

Awards, Honors And Professional Accomplishments

SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

  • Board Member, Girls on the Run
  • Volunteer, Eau Claire County Free Legal Clinic

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Eau Claire County Bar Association
  • Tri-County Bar Association
  • Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NEWS/PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Lecturer, Parental Incarceration, “Homelessness, and Providing Direct Services: Supporting Vulnerable Youth”, Minnesota Social Services Association Annual Conference (March 2019)
  • Co-Author, “Intersections of parental incarceration and homelessness: Academic risk factors”, Association of Psychological Science Annual Convention (May 2018)
  • Co-Author, “Postsecondary and Vocational Goals of Youth with Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Parents” Paper for Presentation at 2018 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence (April 2018)