Kya M. Henley is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished background in investigations, white collar defense, criminal defense, and complex litigation.
Kya served as a senior associate at top-tier international law firms, representing corporate clients in high-stakes white-collar defense matters, regulatory investigations, and multi-agency enforcement actions. Her experience spans both the government and private sector, giving her a uniquely well-rounded perspective on the challenges her clients face.
Kya earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and holds a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland. While in law school, she deepened her advocacy experience through clinical work in the Juvenile Justice and Human Trafficking Clinics.
With a rare blend of public service experience, corporate law acumen, and entrepreneurial leadership, Kya offers clients strategic, responsive legal counsel during moments of legal uncertainty — whether responding to subpoenas, managing internal investigations, or navigating criminal or regulatory exposure at the state or federal level.
Rising Star in White Collar
SuperLawyers
Pathfinder
Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity
Dores McCree Award
University of Michigan Law School
Co-Chair, White Collar Subcommittee
D.C. Bar Criminal Law Steering Committee
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