
Kaitlyn Garrison
Kaitlyn first joined SBEMP in 2021 as an intern assisting the firm’s Labor and Employment department after she graduated from the University of Redlands. She spent the next two years working as a legal assistant in SBEMP’s Litigation and Insurance departments before attending UCLA School of Law. Kaitlyn returned to SBEMP as a law clerk during both summers of law school and graduated in 2026. Kaitlyn currently assists with matters involving Public Agency, Labor and Employment, and Civil Litigation.
A Coachella Valley native, Kaitlyn’s academic research focuses primarily on identifying solutions to the deteriorating conditions at the Salton Sea. Kaitlyn also enjoys hiking, playing tennis, birdwatching, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law (May 2026).
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy (May 2021), summa cum laude, University of Redlands. Phi Beta Kappa.
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (May 2021), summa cum laude, University of Redlands. Phi Beta Kappa.