Birmingham phone fax kwilliams lightfootlaw. As a former Lightfoot summer associate and armed with varied experience gained during law school, Kayla brings a strong foundation to her litigation practice. She primarily handles cases involving toxic torts, product liability, employment discrimination and collegiate name, image, and likeness NIL issues. Kayla earned her J. A three-year merit scholar, she refined her skills in oral advocacy while serving as the head coach of the Tulane Moot Court team.
Kayla also secured her sports law certification while at Tulane. She honed this interest further by clerking for the U. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs.
During that time, Kayla expanded her knowledge of NIL and collegiate legal matters, managing client intake for anti-doping charges and sexual harassment and abuse allegations. She also offered mediation and dispute resolution resources to athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Beyond her achievements in the legal realm, Kayla has earned acclaim as a world-champion gymnast. In , she won the gold medal in vault at the World Gymnastics Championships, becoming the first American gymnast to hold the title.
Although her days as a competitive gymnast are behind her, the tenacity and work ethic she developed have seamlessly translated into her legal work. Prior to law school, Kayla nurtured her love of gymnastics at the University of Alabama, leaving as a four-time NCAA All-American, and both a regional and national champion. Loyal to her love of the sport, Kayla stays involved with gymnastics by coaching summer camps and pursuing speaking engagements and other volunteering opportunities.
