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McCurdy Laud

Laura Brown//March 31, 2025//

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McCurdy Laud

Laura Brown//March 31, 2025//

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McCurdy Laud logoMcCurdy Laud, a boutique intellectual property firm, was created by a new mother during the pandemic. Having worked for years at large law firms, Catlan McCurdy wanted to offer a nimble, personalized approach that she found elusive at larger law firms due to overhead or policies.

Work-life balance and high service quality are at the heart of McCurdy Laud, and this “North Star” has helped the firm to grow organically and carefully.

The firm now has five attorneys, and all its clients come from direct referrals. The firm has expanded from IP transactions to litigation and has worked to evolve its brand while preserving the personalized attention it offers clients.

The McCurdy Laud team’s work-life balance is supported by firm initiatives such as 100% employee health coverage, 100% remote work with a “dress for your day policy” and unlimited time off.

McCurdy Laud has an active pro bono practice and is a proud continued supporter of the George Floyd Scholarship at the University of Minnesota Law School.

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