Kayla Green was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Orlando, Florida. She attended Florida State University where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs with a concentration in political science. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she acquired a diverse background in lobbying, environmental non-profit work, political communications and public relations, giving her experience working in and around the capital of Florida, in both the private and public sectors, and in navigating complex political landscapes. She then attended Stetson University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate with a Certificate of Concentration in International Law.
Prior to working at Vernis & Bowling, Kayla worked in various fields of law including work in the Corrections Litigation Bureau of the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida, pro bono work in immigration law, work in bankruptcy law, estate planning, family law, and real estate law. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar (on her 27th birthday!!), she has focused her practice in the areas of personal injury litigation, including auto liability defense. Kayla originally joined Vernis & Bowling as a law clerk, becoming an associate attorney upon her admittance to the Florida Bar. In her free time, Kayla enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.