Ryan Aikin - Director of Legal Services 

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 University of Montana. 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. 

Jared - Summer Intern

Jared is a Montana native and veteran of the U.S. Navy. He has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice with a focus in Counterterrorism and Homeland Security and is currently a 2L student at Alexander Blwett III School of Law, aiming to graduate in 2026 with a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Public Administration. When not at work or in class, he enjoys running, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family.