Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson is a Legal Assistant in the firm’s Estate Planning Practice Group. She works closely with attorneys, staff, and clients to support client matters, practice operations, document preparation, scheduling, and communication.

Laura brings more than six years of experience across a broad range of legal and operational matters, including estate planning, probate, real estate, litigation, corporate law, family law, business administration, and project management. She is known for her strong organizational skills, efficiency, clear communication, and solution-oriented approach.

Before joining GLG, Laura worked with law firms across Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas on estate planning, corporate formation, real estate transactions, litigation, and business and tax matters. Her experience includes preparing legal documentation, closing materials, client signing packets, pleadings, correspondence, contracts, reports, and case materials. She has also worked closely with attorneys to track deadlines, manage active matters, and help ensure that client needs and practice priorities are handled efficiently. 

Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Mississippi, with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a minor in History. She has a long-term goal of pursuing a J.D. with a focus on estate planning and international tax law, reflecting her commitment to continued learning and professional growth.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys traveling, painting, playing rugby, and snowboarding. She is passionate about continuously expanding her knowledge and challenges herself to learn at least one new skill or hobby each year.