Laura Ricketts’ House

Laura Ricketts is a prominent figure in the world of sports and advocacy.

She is an entrepreneur, attorney, and LGBTQ advocate.

Ricketts holds the distinction of being the first openly LGBTQ woman to co-own an MLB franchise, the Chicago Cubs, and is a minority investor in the Chicago Sky (WNBA).

She serves on the Cubs Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Board of Chicago Cubs Charities, leading the organization's philanthropic initiatives and promoting sports-based youth development.

Ricketts is also a Co-founder and Director of Beyond Barriers, a platform dedicated to empowering professional women and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Prior to her involvement in sports and entrepreneurship, she practiced law at Schiff Hardin LLP and co-founded Ecotravel LLC, an ecotourism hub. Ricketts is a highly engaged advocate for the LGBTQ community, serving on various boards and councils.