Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 
Kayla Bourgeois is an attorney at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she practices in the firm’s E-Discovery group and supports matters involving Oil and Gas Law. She represents Fortune 500 energy companies in large-scale and complex state and federal litigation, including energy and environmental claims. Her work focuses on managing electronic discovery, document production, and electronically stored information (ESI) issues throughout all phases of litigation.
Kayla assists litigation teams by organizing and analyzing substantial volumes of data, helping clients navigate discovery obligations efficiently and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. She develops and implements practical e-discovery workflows, supports litigation readiness efforts, and addresses data preservation, collection, review, and production challenges commonly arising in oil and gas disputes.
As part of Kean Miller’s defense teams, Kayla plays a key role in coordinating e-discovery protocols and supporting strategies tailored to complex energy litigation. Her experience with data-intensive matters allows her to contribute to effective case management for clients facing demanding discovery and information governance requirements.
