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Rebecca Brown

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

Litigator with over seven years of experience in advocating for small, medium, and large companies in diverse business litigation matters. Demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex legal landscapes, resolving disputes, and safeguarding client’s interests. Highly skilled in dealing with issues that necessitate interaction with individuals and small groups.


Enthusiastic about social and civil justice and committed to championing the rights of black Americans and other marginalized individuals and communities. Eager to transition practice focus to section 1983 litigation, with a dedication to reform U.S. law surrounding constitutional violations and governmental misconduct.


Skilled communicator adept in building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and patrons. Possesses a reputation for integrity and ethical conduct in legal endeavors. Committed to upholding the highest standards of the legal profession while pursuing justice and equity for those in need.


Seeking the opportunity to leverage diverse legal experience and advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact in section 1983 litigation, advancing justice and empowering individuals to assert their rights against systematic injustices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate

Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
06.2023 - Current
  • Defend municipalities in section 1983 litigation, including investigation and fact development, responsive pleadings, propound and respond to written discovery, confer with opposing counsel on discovery issues, and prepare briefs.
  • Research and analyze federal issues including failure to preserve evidence, Daubert expert testimony, excessive force, and terminating sanctions.
  • Research and analyze California labor and employment law.
  • Defend small and medium size companies in labor and employment disputes within the California Civil Rights Department, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, JAMS Arbitration, and California state courts.
  • Defend small and medium size companies in labor and employment litigation including responsive and cross pleadings, written discovery, witness and corporate representative depositions, court mandated conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
  • Implement and develop legally compliant policies for small and medium sized companies.

Associate Attorney

Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson and Feary
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Defend global companies in class action labor and employment litigations in California state court and U.S. federal courts.
  • Propound and respond to written discovery, take and analyze class members’ depositions, and federal trial preparation.
  • Attend private mediations and court mandated conferences.
  • Take active role drafting appellate briefs.

Associate Attorney

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Defend global companies in business disputes, including health care insurance controversies, consumer warranty claims, and section 1983 litigation.
  • Propound and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions of both percipient and expert witnesses, and fully brief and argue discovery motions.
  • Defend large companies in three private arbitrations from intake through settlement.
  • Pro bono work involving federal criminal and immigration appeals.

Associate Attorney

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Defend global companies in class action labor and employment litigations in California state court and U.S. federal courts.
  • Propound and respond to written discovery, take and analyze class members’ depositions, and federal trial preparation.
  • Attend private mediations and court mandated conferences.
  • Take an active role drafting appellate briefs.

Attorney

Law Offices of McDowell Shaw Garcia and Mizell
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Defend 25-30 personal injury cases from intake through settlement, including: initial evaluations, client interviews, written discovery, depositions, correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and experts, and draft significant reports to client.
  • Prepare discovery and dispositive motions, legal research, and investigation.
  • Draft special investigation opinion letters.

Education

J.D. -

California Western School of Law
San Diego, CA
12.2016

Study Abroad - Human Rights

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
08.2016

Bachelor of Arts, Clark Atlanta University - Criminal Justice

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.2014

Certification

  • California State Bar, June 2017, 315338
  • United States District Court Central District of California
  • United States District Court Southern District of California
  • United States District Court Northern District of California

Timeline

Associate

Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
06.2023 - Current

Associate Attorney

Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson and Feary
06.2021 - 02.2023

Associate Attorney

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
04.2019 - 06.2021

Associate Attorney

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
10.2018 - 02.2019

Attorney

Law Offices of McDowell Shaw Garcia and Mizell
07.2017 - 09.2018

J.D. -

California Western School of Law

Study Abroad - Human Rights

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts, Clark Atlanta University - Criminal Justice

Clark Atlanta University
Rebecca Brown