A frequent guest lecturer, Laurie speaks at Louisiana law schools as well as at private seminars and in-house programs tailored to individual clients or client groups. Laurie contributes most of her pro bono services to New Orleans area juvenile courts and also raises funds for nonprofit groups that serve youth in the area.
Laurie is a member of the Federal Bar, Louisiana Bar and New Orleans Bar Associations and the Defense Research Institute. She has been named to New Orleans CityBusiness' "Women of the Year" Hall of Fame, as a three-time recipient of the award. She was recognized by CityBusiness for Leadership in Law (2018) in New Orleans.