Pilar Whitaker Email & Phone Number

District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I served as Counsel on the Economic Justice Project. As EJP Counsel, I led the organization's health equity and reproductive justice work, utilizing a multi-pronged approach, including litigation, legal and policy advocacy, and communications strategy to attain equitable outcomes for impacted communities. During my time at the Lawyers' Committee, I filed several amicus briefs in the Supreme Court and lower courts, initiated legal action against governmental entities, drafted agency comments, reports, and op-eds, revised federal legislation, and worked in collaboration with coalition partners. I also engaged in community outreach through participation in panel discussions, rallies, and media appearances.

Greater Atlanta Area

Represented healthcare and corporate clients in complex litigation matters.

Atlanta, Georgia

Defended clients in commercial litigation matters.

Atlanta, Georgia

Represented corporate clients in commercial disputes and insurance coverage matters.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked closely with Federal District Court judge and other law clerks to assist in the drafting and preparation of opinions and orders on procedural, civil litigation, and criminal matters.

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked for defense practice where I assisted senior attorney with deposition preparation, prepared discovery, drafted billing memoranda, and summarized depositions.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Worked for plaintiff's firm on issues including federal workplace discrimination, worker's compensation, and personal injury claims. Researched and drafted motions for summary judgments, appellate briefs, and demand letters. Interacted with clients daily.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Worked in the capacity of an Assistant District Attorney. Daily duties included preparing for preliminary hearings by interviewing witnesses, attending court, questioning witnesses on the stand, drafting memoranda, and assisting with legal research and writing in the post-conviction unit. Worked primarily in domestic violence and general offense courts.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Performed legal research and drafted opinions, orders, and bench memoranda. Assisted with trial and hearing preparation.

Sacramento, California Area

Worked in the capacity of a legislative assistant and committee consultant. Split responsibilities between the Education Committee and legislative staff. Proposed, drafted, and reviewed bills. Assisted Assembly Member with floor and committee vote preparation.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: 3L Mock Trial Board Member; Law Students for Social Justice Vice President; 2L Moot Court Participant; 3L Trial.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Literature And Culture/ Afro-American Studies

Activities and Societies: Nommo Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief; Office of the Student Regent Intern, Afrikan Student UnionVice Chair.