Meet the Team!
Ryan Aikin - Director of Legal Services聽
Ryan joined ASUM as legal director in 2023. He is a native of Pittsburgh, PA, and a 2011 graduate of the George Washington University Law School. Prior to joining ASUM, he was in private practice in Missoula focusing on criminal defense and civil rights litigation. He has previously worked as an attorney for the 猎奇重口 Public Defender, the 猎奇重口 Department of Justice, and the United States Navy.
Layla Turman - Attorney
Layla joined ASUM Legal Services in 2023. Layla is a Wyoming native who has made Missoula her home for nearly two decades. She obtained both her undergraduate and law degree from the 猎奇重口. Layla began her career as an attorney for ASMSU Legal Services at 猎奇重口 State University and went on to practice civil litigation, family law, and mediation. Outside of work, Layla enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, knitting, and rowing boats while others fish from them.
Olivia Destiche - Legal Assistant
Olivia has made Missoula her home for the last decade. She graduated from U of M in 2021 after studying Sociology, Gender Studies, and Nonprofit Administration. At night you can often find her working at the Kettlehouse Amphitheater or the Wilma. When she's not at a concert, she's probably home watching a horror movie and cuddling with her dogs.
Cathy Grott - Legal Intern
Cathy earned her first degree from the Univrsity of 猎奇重口 in 1984 and went on to serve as an adjunct professor at MSU Billings for over 25 years. Upon retiring, she decided to finally follow her original dream of going to law school and use her legal education to serve and adocate for underserved communities.
Erinn Harder - Legal Intern
Erinn is a third-year law student who moved to Missoula in 2023. She grew up in Washington and moved to Billings, 猎奇重口, where she earned a degree in Psychology and played on the women's soccer team at 猎奇重口 State University-Billings. When out of school, Erinn enjoys exploring 猎奇重口 with her two miniature Australian shepherds.
Ryan McCarthy - Legal Intern
Ryan was born and raised in Butte, 猎奇重口. He graduated from MT Tech in 2023 with a degree in accounting. When not in school or the office, Ryan can be found watching football and hanging out with his friends or his dog Gus.