Mikayla is a partner at Kellogg & Van Aken LLP and focuses her practice on sexual abuse and sexual assault matters and personal injury litigation. Mikayla represents both adult and minor survivors of sexual abuse and assault in cases involving misconduct by doctors, teachers, coaches, counselors, clergy members, massage therapists, rideshare drivers, and other individuals in positions of authority. She has worked on highly publicized cases with multi-million-dollar exposure as well as cases in tandem with criminal investigations. Mikayla recently served as lead plaintiff’s liaison counsel in a case involving over 80 survivors, most of whom identified as LGBTQIA+, who alleged they were sexually assaulted by a university physician at their student health center. Mikayla also represents individuals who have been injured because of another’s carelessness. She has experience obtaining excellent results for clients who have suffered serious personal injuries in car accidents, bike accidents, truck accidents, product liability matters, medical malpractice, and slip and falls due to the negligence or intentional conduct of another. Mikayla has extensive experience litigating the tough, complex, and contentious cases. She uses problem-solving skills, thoughtful strategy, and an ability to see the big picture to every case she handles. She cares deeply about her clients and is passionate about ensuring abusers, institutions, and individuals are held accountable for the harm they have caused others.

Represented utility companies and other corporations in complex personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and property damage matters. Handled breach of contract and fraud disputes, including a matter that resulted in an eight-figure settlement for client. Handled a wide variety of matters including highly publicized cases involving sensitive catastrophic injuries and multi-million dollar exposure to small property damage disputes. Examples of litigation experience includes managing over 20 attorneys to coordinate discovery and document productions involving over 300 plaintiffs and millions of pages of documents, conducting investigations and developing case management plans, preparing dozens of witnesses for deposition, taking and defending key depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, negotiating favorable resolutions at mediation on behalf of clients, and preparing contentious cases for trial.

Conducted extensive legal research and analysis regarding a variety of environmental, commercial and constitutional issues. Assisted in preparation of article, "Identify Theft Litigation," published in Privacy & Data Security Law Journal in November 2008. Assisted in discovery and law and motion practice. Attended conferences regarding professional responsibility, business development, and marketing.

Handled initial client intake calls, conducted personal client interviews, advised potential clients on best legal action. Prepared elder abuse restraining orders, Durable Powers of Attorney, guardianship paperwork. Drafted client advice letters and research memoranda. Prepared appeal letters to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Frequently attended elder abuse and guardianship court proceedings.