Subscribe
Alert
Please keep in mind that merely contacting Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP will not establish an attorney-client relationship. Nelson Mullins cannot represent you until the firm knows there would not be a conflict of interest, and the firm determines that it is otherwise able to accept the engagement. Accordingly, please do not send Nelson Mullins any information or documents until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established through an interview with an attorney and authorized in the form of an engagement letter from Nelson Mullins. Any information or documents sent prior to your receipt of an engagement letter cannot be treated as confidences, secrets or protected information of any nature. Clicking "Submit" acknowledges that you understand and agree with this notice.
Cayton Chrisman
Associate
Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
cayton.chrisman@nelsonmullins.com
Cayton focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial and business litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and multi-claim litigation.
Her practice includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants, and she is experienced in pre-trial aspects of litigation including deposing witnesses, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing for trial.
Cayton focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial and business litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and multi-claim litigation.
Her practice includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants, and she is experienced in pre-trial aspects of litigation including deposing witnesses, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing for trial.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional Law Firm (September 2021–March 2022)
- Marketing Director, GPS Industries, LLC (April 2015–August 2018)
Internships
- Legal Extern, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (January 2021–May 2021)
- Legal Intern, The Coca-Cola Company (June 2019–August 2019)
Education
-
Emory University School of Law,
JD
(2021)
- Director-in-Chief, Moot Court Society
- Order of the Barristers
- Pro Bono Publico Award Recipient
- Dean’s Service Award Recipient
- Student Attorney, Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic
- University of South Florida, BS, magna cum laude (2016)
Admissions
- Georgia
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional Law Firm (September 2021–March 2022)
- Marketing Director, GPS Industries, LLC (April 2015–August 2018)
Internships
- Legal Extern, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (January 2021–May 2021)
- Legal Intern, The Coca-Cola Company (June 2019–August 2019)
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division Award of Achievement for Service to the Profession (2024)
Professional Activities
- Co-Chair, Women in the Profession Committee for the Young Lawyers Division, State Bar of Georgia (2023–2024)
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Georgia Bar Association
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association
Community
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Cayton focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial and business litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and multi-claim litigation.
Her practice includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants, and she is experienced in pre-trial aspects of litigation including deposing witnesses, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing for trial.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional Law Firm (September 2021–March 2022)
- Marketing Director, GPS Industries, LLC (April 2015–August 2018)
Internships
- Legal Extern, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (January 2021–May 2021)
- Legal Intern, The Coca-Cola Company (June 2019–August 2019)
Education
-
Emory University School of Law,
JD
(2021)
- Director-in-Chief, Moot Court Society
- Order of the Barristers
- Pro Bono Publico Award Recipient
- Dean’s Service Award Recipient
- Student Attorney, Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic
- University of South Florida, BS, magna cum laude (2016)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division Award of Achievement for Service to the Profession (2024)
- Co-Chair, Women in the Profession Committee for the Young Lawyers Division, State Bar of Georgia (2023–2024)
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Georgia Bar Association
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Highlights from the Firm’s Insights
“Prime Equity” and the NIL Era: Shedeur Sanders’ Contract Ushers...
September 3, 2025
From the Ballpark to the Courtroom: “Babe Ruth” Charged in...
August 26, 2025
2026 Missing Middle Tax Exemption: Are You Ready?
September 17, 2025
Multi-State Privacy Enforcement Sweep Highlights GPC Compliance Obligations
September 11, 2025