Witt McLeod was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2015. Following his undergraduate studies, Witt attended the University of Mississippi and was awarded his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2018. Witt was licensed to practice law in Alabama in 2018 and in Tennessee in 2020. Witt has dedicated his entire legal career to fighting for justice for victims. While in law school, Witt assisted clients throughout Mississippi with adoptions and Guardian ad Litem work by participating in the Child Advocacy Clinic. He also clerked for several prominent personal injury law firms in Birmingham during law school, gaining a wealth of valuable information and knowledge in the field. While at Ole Miss, Witt was also the vice chair of the Trial Advocacy Board and competed in trial competitions throughout the southeast.