The intersection of finance, law, education, and motherhood spurred Lara to pursue Financial Coaching for Women with an emphasis on values-based spending and a compassionate approach.

Lara Bubalo Manor began her career in high finance, working as a private equity analyst at Lehman Brothers. Lehman's bankruptcy was an indelible part of Lara's early career and motivated her to apply to law school. While attending the University of Texas School of Law, she served as a staff member for the Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law and enjoyed public interest work in the fields of financial access, education, and children’s rights.

Upon graduation she worked for several Dallas-based boutique law firms where she counseled clients on how to buy, build, and sell businesses and real estate, and most recently, she's enjoyed shaping the next generation of business leaders and attorneys by teaching at both the collegiate and law school levels.   

Lara enjoys giving back to her community and is proud of her work Chairing the Parental Leave Initiative. Additionally, she is in her tenth active year with the Junior League of Dallas where she's held positions on the Board of Directors and Co-Chaired the inaugural year of the Park Improvement Project, in addition to other leadership positions.

She and her husband enjoy attending their two elementary school-aged children’s events throughout Dallas and the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time Lara enjoys reading; listening to podcasts about pop culture; and creative pursuits such as painting, dancing, and imagining her next Halloween costume.