Laura grew up and still lives in Overland Park, Kansas. After high school, Laura attended Avila University, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Avila in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. At Avila, she was an active member of the Mock Trial Team. After graduation, Laura began working as a paralegal, while also attending Johnson County Community College. She later obtained a Paralegal Certification from Johnson County Community College.