Camille McMahan
Denver,CO
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Law Clerk
Colorado 17th Judicial District Court
Brighton, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Judicial law clerk for Judge Roberto Ramirez.
- Researched and drafted opinions in various areas of state and federal law including contract, negligence, special district, and corporate dispute matters.
- Researched laws, court decisions, and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Assisted in the administration of court proceedings, including assisting during jury trials and bench trials.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.
- Worked collaboratively with court staff to assist in docket management for a large civil docket consisting of a variety of legal issues.
Associate Attorney, General Litigation
Smith Freed Eberhard
Portland, OR
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared, argued, and prevailed on pre-answer and dispositive motions for both state and federal court.
- Conducted discovery, prepared and responded to motions to compel through resolution.
- Analyzed discovery for settlement value and negotiated favorable settlements for clients.
- Deposed adverse parties and defended clients in depositions.
- Researched and analyzed a variety of legal issues and advised clients towards favorable outcomes.
- Managed a revolving docket of 25 cases, representing clients through mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in clients best interest.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant ot each case.
- Prepared client reports and advised clients on case strategy and legal issues.
Judicial Extern
United States District Court
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Judicial extern for U.S. Judge Michael Simon. Researched and drafted opinions on social security appeals, evidentiary issues, and fair housing violations.
- Observed criminal sentencing hearings, civil hearings, plea colloquies.
- Participated in discussions with members of Judge Simon’s chambers on cases and issues in front of the court.
Law Clerk
Oregon Department of Justice Civil Litigation Trial Division
Salem, OR
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Researched and drafted dispositive motions on civil issues including evidence, condemnation, administrative, and constitutional rights.
- Drafted various legal documents including answers, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, replies, discovery responses, trial memos, motions in limine, declarations, as needed.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Managed a docket of small claims, including developing case strategy through resolution at hearings and through settlement.
- Prepared client reports advising clients of case strategy and legal issues.
- Attended and assisted in depositions by examining evidence to prepare questions based on the facts of the case and legal issues involved.
Education
J.D. - International & Comparative Law Certificate
Willamette University College of Law
Salem, OR05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And History
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2012
Skills
- Oregon, 2021
BAR Admissions
- Colorado, 2023
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2022
Timeline
Judicial Law Clerk
Colorado 17th Judicial District Court
01.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney, General Litigation
Smith Freed Eberhard
08.2021 - 12.2022
Judicial Extern
United States District Court
01.2021 - 04.2021
Law Clerk
Oregon Department of Justice Civil Litigation Trial Division
05.2019 - 01.2021
J.D. - International & Comparative Law Certificate
Willamette University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And History
Colorado State University