Carlye Reynolds
Novi,MI
Summary
Civil litigation attorney focused on representing survivors of sexual abuse and individuals whose civil rights have been violated. Combines strong legal writing, investigation, and negotiation skills with trauma-informed advocacy and communication. Dedicated to achieving meaningful justice and accountability from pre-suit through resolution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Ven Johnson Law, PLC
05.2024 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed representation to survivors of sexual abuse and clients asserting civil rights violations in state and federal litigation.
- Manage all phases of civil litigation, including strategy development, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
Attorney
Grewal Law, PLLC
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Served on a team advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, focusing on mediation strategy and client communication.
- In partnership with co-counsel, contributed to achieving a $138.7 million settlement against the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of survivors who were sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar.
Law Clerk
Grewal Law, PLLC
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported personal injury litigation through legal research and writing, motion drafting, and case development.
- Worked closely with attorneys and survivors to help obtain a $490 million settlement with the University of Michigan for survivors of Dr. Robert Anderson's abuse.
Peer Mentor
Michigan State University College of Law
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Led weekly academic support sessions for 20+ first-year law students on The Bluebook and legal citation principles.
Research Assistant
Michigan State University College of Law
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Edited and revised The Legal Writing Handbook: Analysis, Research, and Writing for clarity and structure.
Law Clerk Intern
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Researched case law and drafted legal memoranda for Magistrate Judge Grand, addressing various civil litigation issues.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, MI05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science, Spanish
University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Athens, GA05.2016
Skills
- Legal research
- Persuasive writing
- Trial preparation
- Trauma-informed client communication
- Mediation strategy
- Case management
- Team collaboration
Organizations Speaking Opportunities
- Panelist, AAJ Women’s Trial Lawyers Caucus Leadership Summit, 02/26
- Speaker, MAJ Seminar in the Snow, 01/26
- National Crime Victims Bar Association, 06/23-Present
- Michigan Association of Justice, 05/22-Present
- American Association of Justice, 05/22-Present
- Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, MSU College of Law, 08/19-05/21
- Chance at Childhood Clinic, Michigan State University College of Law, 08/19-12/19
Timeline
Attorney
Ven Johnson Law, PLC
05.2024 - Current
Attorney
Grewal Law, PLLC
05.2022 - 05.2024
Law Clerk
Grewal Law, PLLC
01.2020 - 05.2022
Peer Mentor
Michigan State University College of Law
08.2019 - 05.2021
Law Clerk Intern
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
05.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Michigan State University College of Law
03.2019 - 05.2021
Juris Doctor -
Michigan State University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science, Spanish
University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences