Kayla Watkins

Kayla is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate practice. Her practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development.

Kayla graduated from Georgia State University College of Law, where she served as president of the Black Law Students Association and was a member of the GSU Law Moot Court Competition Team.

Prior to attending law school, Kayla received her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Georgia, where she served as a member of the Arch Society as well as the account executive and social media chair for Creative Consultants.

Professional and Community Involvement

• Member, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Professional Experience

• Student Intern, Health and Legal Partnership Clinic, 2020-2021
• Law Clerk, Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 2020
• Audience Development Intern, Turner Broadcasting System, Turner Sports, 2017-2018

Credentials

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Georgia

EDUCATION

• Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2021; GABWA Foundation Scholar, 2020
• University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2018; CALI Excellence Award – Contracts I, 2018