Ms. Laura Anthony Denton

Elarbee Thompson Sapp & Wilson LLP

Laura advises and represents private and governmental organizations in employment disputes brought in federal and state courts, including claims by individuals and class and collective actions. In addition to her litigation practice, Laura frequently guides clients through day-to-day labor and employment situations, investigate workplace incidents, and conducts training.

Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, Laura graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in political science and psychology before moving to Macon, where she graduated first in her class at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. After law school, she clerked for District Judge Clay Land in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and then entered private practice in Nashville, Tennessee, where she gained experience serving clients on a range of employment matters at a boutique employment law firm. In 2011, Laura jumped at the opportunity to return to Georgia and join Elarbee Thompson.

Laura lives in Decatur with her husband, Alec, and their son, Murray. Outside the office, you will find Laura spending time with her family and friends, watching UGA sports, and going to Taylor Swift concerts.