Overview
Kyla works with privately held businesses throughout their lifecycle, from formation and financing to growth, strategic transactions, and ownership transitions. She provides practical, business-focused guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including governance, contract negotiation, and succession planning. Kyla often assists clients with mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers in transactions of varying sizes and complexities.
In addition to her corporate practice, Kyla advises clients on data privacy and intellectual property matters. She counsels companies on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy frameworks, including emerging state laws, and helps businesses develop strategies to manage risk in an evolving regulatory environment. She also advises on intellectual property ownership and protection, frequently drafting privacy policies, data use agreements, and related governance documents. In the context of mergers and acquisitions, Kyla evaluates privacy and intellectual property ownership risks to help clients make informed strategic decisions.
By combining broad corporate experience with her knowledge of data privacy, Kyla serves as a trusted advisor to her clients, helping them address daily operational needs while positioning their businesses for long-term success.
Experience
Closed multi-million-dollar merger and acquisition transactions involving complex deal and legal issues.
Drafted and negotiated critical commercial agreements on behalf of clients, including manufacturing, supply, services, and distribution agreements.
Counseled companies on compliance with data privacy regulations and drafted privacy policies, data sharing agreements, and related governance documents.
Structured and drafted complex shareholder and succession planning agreements while navigating family dynamics and estate planning considerations.
Provided corporate guidance to privately held companies across industries, including distributors, automotive dealerships, and architectural and engineering firms.
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Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Mock trial coach at Prior Lake High School and judge for schools throughout the Twin Cities region.
Volunteer with Springboard for the Arts, a Minnesota–based nonprofit arts service organization that provides professional development, resources, and support to independent artists and arts organizations.
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Minnesota
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024
- University of St. Thomas Law Journal, Digital Communications editor
University of St. Thomas, B.A., Communications, Journalism, Minor in Legal Studies, magna cum laude, 2021