Kayla Kuhn is an associate on the firm’s litigation team, representing individuals and businesses in personal injury, employment, and business matters.

Prior to joining Schwartz Semerdjian, Kayla worked on both the plaintiff and defense side of cases. Kayla previously practiced at a civil litigation firm where she represented businesses and individuals in a wide array of cases from premises liability to insurance bad faith. 

Kayla attended the University of San Diego School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor with a concentration in Civil Litigation. During her time at USD, she competed on the National Mock Trial Team, competed in a Moot Court tournament, and externed for the Honorable Timothy B. Taylor. Kayla was the president and co-founder of The Dean’s Closet, a program designed to give all USD Law students access to free business apparel for interviews and professional opportunities. She was also the co-founder of CAUSD, the school’s chapter of Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. 

Prior to law school, Kayla received her undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco, where she was in the legal studies program. She externed for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office where she primarily worked as a victim’s advocate. 

In her free time, Kayla enjoys hiking with her dog, golfing, and kayaking.

education

  • University of San Francisco (B.A. Media Studies, Legal Studies, cum laude, 2013)
  • University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., Civil Litigation, 2019)

memberships

  • American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • State Bar of California

community service

  • Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem through the San Diego County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service

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1.4.21

We are excited to announce the newest member of our team, Kayla Kuhn. She is an associate on the firm's litigaton team, representing individuals and businesses in personal injury, employment, and business matters.

Prior to joining Schwartz Semerdjian, Kayla worked on both the plaintiff and defense side of cases. She previously praticed at a civil litigation firm where she represented businesses and individuals in a wide array of cases from premises liability to insurance bad faith.

Kayla attended the University of San Diego School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Civil Litigation. Welcome, Kayla!