Meet the Team!
Ryan Aikin - Director of Legal ServicesÂ
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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø Public Defender, the ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Layla began her career as an attorney for ASMSU Legal Services at ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
Sophie Aron - Legal Intern
Sophie is going into her second year at Alexander Blewett III School of Law. Sophie grew up in Great Falls, and has made Missoula home for the past several years. Sophie enjoys skiing, biking, kayaking, and cruising around with her partner and dog in their van. When not outside, she enjoys crafting, checking out breweries, and looking after her plants.