Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut Karla received her B.A. in History at the prestigious, Ivey League, Yale University and later obtained a Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Mercer University. Upon graduating, Karla moved to Valdosta, Georgia after attaining employment with the law firm Copeland and Haugabrook. Attorney Walker has been with the firm for 20 years; 16 of which as a partner.