Deana A. Labriola

Biography

Ms. Labriola's practice encompasses a broad range of business matters, from drafting and negotiating corporate agreements and documents to managing all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, and debt and equity financing transactions for a variety of companies.  She represents privately held companies, and assists them in all aspects of their business, from corporate governance and transactions to business structuring, development, and expansion opportunities.  Ms. Labriola also is leader of the Firm's Technology Practice Group, and represents a number of local technology and biotechnology companies in venture and seed capital transactions, stock option and non-cash compensation plans, and other business structuring for investment.

Admitted to Practice

• North Carolina, 2009
• District of Columbia, 2002
• Illinois, 2002
• Maryland, 2001
• All courts in the District of Columbia
• All state courts in Illinois
• All state courts in Maryland
• All state courts in North Carolina

Education

• J.D., The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, 2001. Editorial Board, Catholic University Law Review
• M.A., The Catholic University of America, 2001
• B.A., University of Indianapolis,  1998

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Durham Rotary Club (member, board)
• Durham YMCA (member, Board of Advisors)
• Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce