Laura A. Frase

Laura A. Frase serves as Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law since 2018, previously directing the Advocacy Programs. Her 30+ years of legal practice specialized in insurance defense and toxic tort litigation, managing national dockets as National Coordinating Counsel.

Education includes:

• Juris Doctorate, St. Mary’s University School of Law (Law Journal Board, Mock Trial)
• Master's in Dispute Resolution, Southern Methodist University (2013)
• BA in International Relations, Rhodes College

Research centers on attorney foundational skills through psychological lenses, examining cognitive biases in client counseling, negotiation, and conflict management. Her work bridges legal practice with cognitive science to improve professional decision-making.

Honors include service on NEXTGEN Bar Examination committees and Texas Bar Foundation membership, reflecting her national influence in legal education reform.

She is a frequent speaker on negotiation techniques for professional organizations, translating academic research into practical training for attorneys.