Meet one of our newest Council Members, Kayla! Let’s find out a little more about her:

Current place of employment?
Shermeta, Kilpatrick & Associates

Law school?
Thomas M. Cooley

Objectives/goals related to your new position as Council Member–i.e. what do you want to accomplish?
To represent my fellow constituents, bring events to their attention, as well as help different communities through YLS programs.

Favorite thing about your geographic region in Michigan?
The parks.

Why did you choose to pursue a legal career?
I wanted to be an advocate for various types of people.

What advice do you wish you knew when you were starting your legal career that you know now?
Network and get involved. It will open doors.

What is surprising about your job that others may not know?
We are willing to work and assist defendants as much as we can. It’s not as cutthroat as one may initially think.

What do you like to do in your spare time (i.e. hobbies and interests)?
Spending time, & working, with my family.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Predicting the future with precision, e.g. winning the lottery.

If you could have lunch with any person, living or dead, who would it be? Why?
Jesus Christ, because what better company is there…

Welcome aboard, Kayla!