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Overview
Steph Lao is an associate in the Executive Compensation, Benefits and ERISA practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. She advises public and private companies and senior executives on executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
Education
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2021
- Northeastern University, B.S., 2016
News
- Paul Hastings Advises Heidrick & Struggles in Completed $1.3 Billion Take-Private Transaction - December 11th, 2025
- Paul Hastings Advises Heidrick & Struggles in $1.3 Billion Definitive Agreement With Investor Consortium Led by Advent International and Corvex to Become a Private Company - October 6th, 2025