Laure Bachich Ergin has been with the Office of General Counsel since 2025. As Associate General Counsel of Drexel University, Laure represents the University on a wide range of issues including academic and student affairs, employment law matters, athletics, and litigation.  Laure also negotiates and provides counsel on various business transactions, including institutional governance, vendor services, use of facilities, and affiliations.

Prior to rejoining Drexel University, Laure served as Hearing Officer for Grand River Solutions (“GRS”), where she provided adjudicative services and compliance advice to educational institutions. Before GRS, Laure spent 13 years as inside counsel for the University of Delaware, first as Deputy General Counsel and later as Vice President & General Counsel for 8 years. Earlier in her career, Laure served as inside counsel at Drexel University for 13 years, including 4 years as Chief Compliance Officer.

Laure’s career in higher education law has focused on advising and advocating for trustees, senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students on a wide range of financial, corporate, administrative, operational, compliance, and legal matters.

Throughout her career, Laure has been a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA). Laure received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and her B.A. from Saint Louis University.