Kianna is an East Texas native, born and raised in Tyler, Texas. Her interest in working in the Oil & Gas industry peaked after interning with the General Counsel of an Oil and Gas Company. She joined Kuiper Law Firm as a Summer Associate in 2022, and continued clerking until she transitioned into an Associate in October 2023. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a minor in International Studies, from Texas State University with honors. Afterwards, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law where she excelled on the Moot Court and Negotiations teams, receiving the David Swank Award for her professionalism.