Laura Roberts is the Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer of Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc., a quick service restaurant chain based in Charlotte, NC. In her role, she oversees all legal aspects of the company, including as related to corporate governance, franchising, real estate, compliance, and government affairs. Ms. Roberts began her legal career at Shearman & Sterling, LLP in New York, New York and later joined Baker Botts, LLP in Houston, Texas, where she advised clients on real estate transactions and other general corporate matters. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia University School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with High Honors from Idaho State University. She is admitted to practice law in the States of North Carolina, Texas, and New York. Ms. Roberts also serves on the Board of Directors of Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc. and the Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest.