Johnny Depp Breakout Lawyer Camille Vasquez Promoted To Firm Partner After Verdict Win

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Johnny Depp’s victory over Amber Heard in his multi-million trial last week has proven a win for more than the former Pirates of the Caribbean actor.Shot in the spotlight for her searing cross examinations and closing arguments during the six-week proceedings in Virginia, attorney Camille Vasquez has been promoted.Co-lead lawyer for Depp with Ben Chew, Vasquez has made partner at Brown Rudnick after less than four years.“We are delighted to welcome Camille to the partnership,” said Brown Rudnick chair and CEO William Baldiga said today in what is as much a triumph for the national firm as it is for Orange County-based litigator Vasquez. “Historically, we have reserved this announcement for the end of our fiscal year.

But Camille’s performance during the Johnny Depp trial proved to the world that she was ready to take this next step now. We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to what she will accomplish as our newest partner.”As is customary in such occasions, there was delight to be shared.“I am delighted that Brown Rudnick has given me its full vote of confidence by having me join the partnership,” the much in demand Vasquez herself said. “I’m proud of the uniquely talented team I’ve had the privilege to lead, which exemplified teamwork and collaboration, and I look forward to continuing to represent Brown Rudnick’s culture of excellence,” the 37-year old 2010 Southwestern Law School graduate added.The uptick in Vasquez’s status at Brown Rudnick comes as a number of high profile firms and agencies have expressed interested in either poaching or representing the literally made-for-TV lawyer.Seen laughing with and hugging Depp throughout the trial that started on April 11, Vasquez proved a significant steely foe