Kayla is an associate in the Firm's Atlanta office and a member of the Advocacy Department, where she assists clients throughout the litigation process. She focuses her practice on eminent domain, land use, and commercial real estate disputes. She represents property owners and businesses in matters involving governmental takings, zoning and land use challenges, commercial lease disputes, and other conflicts concerning the ownership, use, and development of real property. Kayla also frequently assists businesses with local occupational tax matters and property code violations, including representing clients in related municipal court proceedings.
During law school, Kayla served as a law clerk at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, drafting reports and recommendations for Federal Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps. She also clerked for Judge Jason Ashford of Houston County State Court. Additionally, Kayla participated in a low income tax clinic, contributed to the Mercer Law Review, and completed two corporate counsel externships with a national home improvement retailer and a multinational hospitality organization.