Kayla N. Ryan

Kayla N. Ryan is an employment lawyer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a background in employment and labor law and civil litigation. Her earlier practice included employment disputes as well as broader civil matters, giving her experience with litigation strategy, legal research, motion practice, and client counseling. Ryan’s professional background reflects a focus on resolving workplace and business-related disputes while addressing the procedural demands of contested matters.

Ryan earned her J.D. summa cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she received Pro Bono Honors. She previously earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice summa cum laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio. During law school, she participated in the Innocence Clinic, Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, Board of Barristers, and advocacy competitions, developing practical experience in negotiation, litigation, and client representation.

After law school, Ryan practiced with a civil litigation firm in Pensacola, Florida, focusing on employment law. Her earlier practice also included construction matters, general civil litigation, premises liability, trucking accident defense, and vehicle negligence. These matters required evaluating factual records, researching legal issues, preparing litigation strategy, and representing clients through disputes involving workplace, business, property, and liability concerns.

Kayla N. Ryan’s background combines strong academic performance, pro bono service, advocacy training, and early civil litigation experience. Her law school work included mock trial, moot court, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and clinical representation. That foundation supports a practical approach to employment disputes and related civil matters, with emphasis on careful analysis, clear communication, and effective advocacy for clients navigating workplace and litigation issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• National Mock Trial Team Competitor, American Association for Justice (2021)

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Colorado
• Maryland

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
  B.D.

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