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James
O’Donnell

Associate

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James’s work touches all aspects of the firm’s practice areas including criminal law, family law, corporate law, and complex litigation.

James has experience in a multitude of civil litigation matters from serving as a former Summer Associate at McManis Faulkner, and as a Judicial Intern for Judges Barbara C. Hinton, John W. Kennedy, and Wade Rhyne at the Contra Costa County Superior Court.

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  • Credentials

    Admissions

    • State Bar of California
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

    Education

    • J.D., cum laude, University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco
    • B.S., Loyola University New Orleans
  • Awards & Honors

    Awards

    • CALI Awards for top grade in Legal Research & Writing I, Remedies: Law & Process
  • Articles & Blogs

    Articles

    • “Free speech is protected, but how is less clear following recent court rulings”, Daily Journal
  • Professional & Community Contributions
    • Senior Production Editor, UC Law Journal, 2023 – 2024
    • Staff Editor, UC Law Journal, 2022 – 2023
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