Lara advises technology and life sciences companies, as well as venture capital firms, on a broad spectrum of corporate matters. Her clients range from newly formed startup teams to mature public companies, and she provides strategic guidance throughout their business lifecycles. Lara's experience includes venture capital financings, corporate venture capital investments, debt financings, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and corporate governance.

She is particularly experienced in representing high-growth companies through various stages of development, offering practical advice that helps clients address complex business and legal challenges, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals. Lara's approach is centered on building long-term relationships, enabling her to offer tailored solutions that reflect a deep understanding of each client's unique needs.

Lara is deeply invested in fostering the growth of the tech ecosystem, serving not only as a legal advisor but also as a mentor and active participant in the firm's initiatives to recruit, develop, and support women and diverse attorneys. She was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Northern California Super Lawyers, and received the Mabie Award for the Outstanding Law Graduate upon graduation from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and was elected to The Order of the Coif.