Mikayla, originally from Maryland, pursued her undergraduate studies at Occidental College in California, graduating with a degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies. She then obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago Illinois. Mikayla's passion for becoming an attorney was sparked during a "bring your child to work day" experience with her father, where she witnessed the impact of legal discussions. Outside of law, Mikayla enjoys football, soccer, ancient history, reading, classic movies, and traveling to various parts of the world.