Kayla Kuhn litigates complex civil matters with an emphasis on the defense of serious and high exposure personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and products liability cases. 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 also plays an active role in mentoring the firm’s associate attorneys and law clerks.

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 to insurance bad faith disputes. Her experience on both sides of litigation provides her with a comprehensive and strategic 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, where she concentrated in civil litigation. While in law school, she competed on the National Mock Trial Team and externed for a 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, golfing, and kayaking.

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• University of San Francisco (B.A. Media Studies, Legal Studies, cum laude, 2013)
• University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., Civil Litigation, 2019)

• American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
• San Diego County Bar Association
• State Bar of California

• San Diego Rising Star - Personal Injury Defense 2025, 2026, Super Lawyers
• American Bar Association, TIPS/ABOTA National Trial Academy, Graduate (2022)
• “Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Their Impact on Expert Discovery”– The Brief, American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Practice Section, Winter 2023    
• “Negligent Sexual Transmission of Disease: A Primer” – Trial Bar News, March/April 2021.

• Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem through the San Diego County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service

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.

We are excited to announce the newest member of our team, Kayla Kuhn. She is an associate on the firm's litigaton team, representing individuals and businesses in personal injury, employment, and business matters.

Prior to joining Schwartz Semerdjian, Kayla worked on both the plaintiff and defense side of cases. She previously praticed at a civil litigation firm where she represented businesses and individuals in a wide array of cases from premises liability to insurance bad faith.

Kayla attended the University of San Diego School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Civil Litigation. Welcome, Kayla!