Deborah Brown Email & Phone Number

Placerville, CA

I have represented clients in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings, including jury trials.Now focusing on writing criminal and civil motions, writs and appeals for other attorneysExperienced in writing motions for -- and oppositions to -- motions for summary judgment. Researched and drafted the successful appeal, Allgoewer v. City of Tracy (2012).

Conducted legal research on labor, employment and bankruptcy cases, including research on arbitratability issues for the U.S. Supreme Court case of Granite Rock v. Teamsters 287.Wrote arbitration briefs, claims, letters to clients, motions, helped prepare cases before the California Public Employment Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Board.

Legal research, writing and investigations in criminal and civil cases. Provided investigation, legal research and motion writing assistance in a double homicide trial that resulted in an acquittal for the firm's client.

San Francisco Chronicle

Oversaw editorial direction and production of five weekly sections, which were consistently produced on time and on budget.Recruited and hired more than two dozen staff members, including reporters, editors and editorial assistants. Recruited more than 50 freelance writers to provide wider-ranging coverage while decreasing costs. Led and motivated staff.

J.D., Cum Laude, Valedictorian

B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Temple University News managing editor, copy desk chief and reporter