Biography

Ayanna is a Georgia native who joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in 2026 and practices in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation. She Completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia and earned her J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law, where she graduated with distinction & earned a certificate in Sports and Entertainment Law.

At GSU Law, Ayanna distinguished herself through leadership and involvement in several organizations, including the Student Trial Lawyers Association, Black Law Students Association Executive Board, BLSA Moot Court Team, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, LatinX and Caribbean Law Student Association, and several nonprofit organizations.

Before joining the firm, Ayanna practiced insurance defense with Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP. She also interned with the Georgia Public Defender Council’s Mental Health and Gang & RICO Units, Johnson and Freeman, LLC, and served as second chair in a felony murder case with The Law Ladies. Additionally, she externed with the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office under the Third Year Practice Act, mentored with the Gate City Bar Association’s Justice Benham Law Camp, and served as a Litigation Associate for GSU’s trial advocacy program.

Law School:
Georgia State University College of Law, J.D. with distinction and Certificate in Entertainment & Sports Law

Undergraduate:
University of Georgia, B.A. in Communications, Minor in Portuguese & Theater

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia

Admitted to Practice

  • State and Superior Courts of Georgia, 2025
  • Georgia Court of Appeals, 2025
  • Georgia Supreme Court, 2025

Honors & Awards

  • Order of Barristers
  • DeKalb Lawyers Association Dynamic Women Award, 2024