Erin Everett Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Martinez, California, United States

Manage the day-to-day operations of Family Law including Family Court Services, Family Law Facilitators and Self-Help.

Represent domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors in all aspects of family law litigation, including restraining orders, divorces, and custody matters. Represent immigrant clients in U-Visas and VAWA petitions. Supervise and coordinate Bay Area Legal Aid's three Contra Costa County Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics,

San Diego, California

Evaluate civil filings, provide legal research, and analysis. Recommend rulings and draft orders on motions such as motions to dismiss, for summary judgment, and judgment on the pleadings. Assist with hearings and trials.

Salem, Oregon

Research, analyze, draft, and edit opinions in civil, criminal, and administrative cases. Supervise law student externs.

San Francisco Bay Area

Answered clients’ questions regarding domestic and sexual violence, pregnancy, and family leave laws. Drafted demand letters. Prepared client for mediation; helped with successful mediation.

Portland, Oregon

Wrote legal memoranda addressing practitioners’ legal issues regarding civil remedies for sexual assault victims. Conducted nationwide research on sexual assault protection orders. Created a presentation for the National Sexual Assault Conference.

Oakland, Ca

Researched and drafted legal memoranda on various topics including the impact of bankruptcy on consent judgments and the AG’s ability to hire outside counsel. Drafted motion to enforce a consent judgment and a request for attorney’s fees.

San Francisco Bay Area

Interviewed women to identify actionable claims against Wal-Mart in wake of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes. Assessed intakes for strength of gender-based pay and promotion discrimination claims. Drafted and filed related EEOC charges.

Drafted a letter successfully challenging the Housing Authority’s decision, in violation of Violence Against Women Act, to evict a tenant for third-party criminal activity related to domestic violence. Drafted requests for reasonable accommodation. Developed direct and cross-examination questions, and helped prepare client and witnesses for trial. Conducted file reviews at the Housing Authority. Conducted client intakes; presented at weekly case review.

Oakland, California

Provided legal advice to low income workers, under attorney supervision, on employment-related matters. Successfully defended a client in an administrative hearing for wrongful denial of unemployment benefits.

Incline Village, Nevada

Managed volunteer program with more than 300 volunteers by placing them in various positions within the agency and fundraising events. Provided advocacy support for all volunteers, many of whom were survivors of violence. Planned, facilitated, and helped teach four 63-hour Crisis Intervention Trainings for new staff and potential volunteers. Coordinated and managed staffing of 24-hour Help Line and agency’s website. Planned multiple fundraising and educational events.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice,

Bachelor'S Degree, International Studies, Critical Gender Studies, Magna Cum Laude