Nyhan Welcomes Four New Associates Following Their Bar Admission

Nyhan is proud to congratulate and welcome Jayla Bradford, Anna Christiansen, Jasmine Diaz, and Daniel LaTulip to the firm as associates. All four were sworn in to the Illinois bar on November 4, 2026, after serving as law clerks at Nyhan, where they supported the firm’s workers’ compensation and civil litigation practices. Their arrival reflects Nyhan’s continued growth and its commitment to developing young talent, with experienced attorneys mentoring new lawyers from their first days as law clerks through every stage of their practice.

Jayla’s practice centers on workers’ compensation defense, where she drafts pleadings and motions and contributes to case strategy. She previously served as an intern for the Hon. Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Judicial Circuit Court. Jayla earned her J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2026, where she volunteered with the Incarcerated Individuals Legal Assistance Project, and received her B.A. from Michigan State University in 2022.

Anna handles workers’ compensation defense matters and is certified as both a Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) professional and a mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution, where she has volunteered to mediate contractual disputes. She earned her J.D. in 2025 from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and her B.A. in Politics, cum laude, from Lake Forest College in 2023.

Jasmine helps businesses defend against workers’ compensation claims, handling legal research, filings, and trial preparation. She earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2026, where she served as 1L Liaison for the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, and received her B.A. in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland in 2023.

Daniel concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation defense, conducting legal research and helping prepare trial documents. He gained state court experience as an intern with the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, andbuilt his advocacy skills on the National Mock Trial Team at DePaul University College of Law. He graduated with his J.D. in 2026 following his B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University Northwest in 2022.

Nyhan is a dynamic, diverse, and dedicated community of experienced attorneys and support professionals who listen, pursue excellence, keep promises, and deliver immediate results related to Workers’ Compensation, Employment, Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance, as well as Civil Litigation and Employee Workers’ Compensation Fraud matters.