- Biography
- Education
- Bar Admissions
- Honors
- Professional Associations
- Past Positions
“Personal life experiences have taught me that people need an advocate who is willing to work for them and fight for their rights. I became an attorney so that I could be that advocate for those who need someone on their side.”
Laura started her journey in helping others as a law clerk at GT&B in 1998 and continued with the firm when she passed the Ohio Bar in 2001. In July, 2019 she left GT&B to start a new firm with two other attorneys, Schaffer & Associates, L.P.A. Her career has focused on fighting for the rights of workers who have been injured on the job and those who are disabled and unable to work, helping them obtain the compensation they need.
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D. – 2001
- University of Toledo, Toledo
- B.A. – 1996
- Ohio, 2001
- Certified Networker, Certified Networking Program, 2002
- Guardian Ad Litem for Lucas County Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus, Northwest Ohio Regional Director, 2006 to 2009
- Thomas M. Wernert Center, 2006 to 02/2012
- Lucas County Young Democratic Party, 2004 to 2007
- Wood County Democratic Party, 2000 to 2003
- Lucas County Children’s Services Board, 03/2012 to Present
- Lucas County Children’s Services, Board President, 2015 to 2020
- GT&B, Law Clerk, 1998 to 2001
- GT&B, Attorney, 2001 to 2019