Laura M. Born

Laura M. Born is an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She brings extensive experience from her 16-year tenure at J.P. Morgan Chase, where she held the title of Managing Director in Investment Banking and worked across Equity Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, and Investment Banking Coverage. Her professional focus includes mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, capital structure advisory, and financial restructuring. Born also serves on multiple boards, including Carlson Inc., ezCater.com, and the Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee of the World Food Programme.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Duke University (1987)
  • MBA in Finance and Accounting with Honors from Chicago Booth (1991)

Laura’s research and teaching interests align with her practical expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic financial management. She has advised clients on equity and leveraged finance transactions, company valuations, and shareholder payout strategies, while also conducting client seminars on financial topics.

Her civic engagement includes leadership roles in public education initiatives through the New Trier High School Board of Education Caucus, Central School Improvement Plan Committee, and Co-Chair of the 21st Century Learning Sub-Committee. She also served on the Board of Trustees for the Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust for over a decade, including as Chair.