Author: Kayla Quijas

Kayla is a Senior Legal Project Manager at the Seattle office of K&L Gates, specializing in cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional client relationships. She ensures these complex programs are managed strategically, driving efficiency and alignment across teams and practices.

Kayla works closely with relationship and line-of-business lead partners to foster collaboration, streamline operations, and support the overall success of the firm’s largest client relationships. Currently, she supports two of the firm’s top five largest client accounts, overseeing thousands of matters and ensuring seamless coordination across jurisdictions and practices.

As a mentor to emerging legal project managers, Kayla shares her expertise in legal operations, program management, and strategic planning to develop the next generation of leaders in the field. Her holistic understanding of law firm operations and ability to align diverse teams around common goals make her a trusted partner in delivering exceptional client outcomes.