3.25.26
San Diego, April 1, 2026 — Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush (SSCSB) is pleased to announce that Kayla Kuhn has been promoted to partner. Kayla, who has been with the firm for over five years, is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group.
In addition to her litigation practice, Kayla works closely with clients’ executive leadership to analyze claims, assess pre-litigation matters, and provide strategic guidance on litigation exposure, and risk management.
Kayla focuses her practice on the defense of serious and high exposure personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and products liability cases. She represents businesses through all phases of litigation and works with clients to develop practical strategies that manage risk to efficiently and economically resolve disputes. Kayla also plays an active role in mentoring the firm’s associate attorneys and law clerks.
Kayla is a fantastic attorney with a tremendous track record of assisting clients, and we are thrilled to be part of this important leadership step in her legal career,” said Schwartz Semerdjian Managing Partner Ross Schwartz. “Kayla has flourished over the years, and we look forward to her partnership where she will continue to offer her expertise and counseling to our clients.
Prior to joining SSCSB, Kayla practiced on both the plaintiff and defense sides of litigation, representing businesses and individuals in matters ranging from catastrophic injury claims, business disputes and to insurance bad faith claims. Her experience on both sides of litigation provides her with a comprehensive, strategic and realistic approach to case evaluation and resolution.
Kayla has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury Defense for 2025 and 2026, a peer-reviewed distinction awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.
She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. While in law school, she competed on the National Mock Trial Team and externed for Judge Timothy Taylor, a distinguished judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Kayla received her undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco, with a focus in legal studies.
Outside of her practice, Kayla enjoys hiking with her dog, snow skiing, golfing, and kayaking.
For more information, visit www.schwartzsemerdjian.com.
About Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush
Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush is a full-service business law firm serving clients throughout California. The firm’s attorneys provide counsel and representation in business litigation and transactional matters, including entity formation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, landlord-tenant matters, licensor-licensee disputes, and trusts and estate planning.
12.19.24
Jury Verdict! Firm partners John Schena and Mark Bale just completed a six-week jury trial resulting in a complete defense of claims. The firm’s clients were accused of breaching an asset purchase agreement and misrepresenting the condition of a manufacturing business sold to an international conglomerate. The buyer of the business requested an award in excess of $15 million in damages, which was rejected by the jury. John and Mark spent several years in the trenches and are thrilled with the result right before the new year. If you have any questions about trial practice, please feel free to reach out to John Schena.
12.10.24
Congratulations to our newest attorney Sofia N. Carrasco, who was sworn into the Bar today!
Sofia is an associate on the firm's litigation team representing businesses and individuals in business litigation, employment, and contract disputes. Sofia also handles several appellate matters for the firm. Before coming to SSCSB, Sofia externed at the Southern District Federal Court and the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District. She also clerked in private firms with emphases in labor & employment law and insurance defense.
Sofia received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Sofia was the Executive Editor of her Law Review journal and a research assistant for her professor's publications on human rights and asylum law. She also worked as a teaching fellow for several classes and worked for the Community Law Project legal clinic.
Please help us congratulate Sofia and her joining the team!
11.7.24
We are thrilled to have been named a top-tier law firm in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers and “Best Law Firms” rankings, the leading survey of lawyers worldwide! Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush was selected as an “exceptional firm” in San Diego for two practice areas - tort as well as labor and employment litigation. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the firm has been selected for this honor. We are so proud of our whole team for this honor bestowed by our peers!
8.15.24
We are thrilled to announce that our founding partner Dick Semerdjian has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© (2025 Edition) in the field of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, as well as Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. The recognition highlights the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the United States, and this is the 16th consecutive year that Dick has been selected as a Best Lawyer. Congratulations, Dick!