Laura Beth Bakst

Laura Beth Bakst is a lawyer and an especially proud granddaughter. Her grandparents' experiences influenced her decision to pursue a career in law. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, where much of her coursework focused on anti-discrimination studies, and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Laura spent years researching her family history, interviewing survivors, and writing The Shoemaker's Son so that her ancestors'...See more

Laura Beth Bakst is a lawyer and an especially proud granddaughter. Her grandparents' experiences influenced her decision to pursue a career in law. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, where much of her coursework focused on anti-discrimination studies, and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Laura spent years researching her family history, interviewing survivors, and writing The Shoemaker's Son so that her ancestors' heroic acts-and the horrors inflicted on them-are documented and preserved for future generations. See less