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 Montana Public Defender, the Montana 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 91次元. Layla began her career as an attorney for ASMSU Legal Services at Montana 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.
Chris Kerkhof - Summer Intern
Chris has been in Missoula for three years but hopes to continue planting his roots here. After graduating from Lewis and Clark College in 2022 with a degree in Environmental Science, Chris moved here with his partner after falling in love with the community and beauty of the state. When not in school or in the office, Chris can be found in the Roxy watching everything from French New Wave to 80's slashers movies or on the river soaking up the sun with his dog.