Laurel C. Schmitt born Mayfield Heights, Ohio, April 27, 1972; admitted to bar 1999, Georgia. Education: Western Michigan University (B.A., magna cum laude 1994); Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude 1999). Member: Georgia State University Moot Court, 1997-1999; Intrastate Moot Court Team, 1998; National Moot Court Team 1998. Awards: Best Oralist, Appellate Advocacy; Best Brief and Best Overall Team Region V National Moot Court Competition.