Laura was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After completing her undergraduate degree in finance and accounting, Laura returned to Pittsburgh in order to obtain her law degree. In August 2008, Laura moved to Anchorage where she began working for the State of Alaska District Court. Upon completing a clerkship with the District Court, Laura joined Lynch & Associates in August 2009. Laura is licensed to practice law in all Alaska State Courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Alaska.