Biography
Devon is an associate attorney with experience in general business and estate litigation. She has worked with many government agencies and has experience assisting in business litigation, employment litigation, contract review, contract-based disputes, estate litigation, and all pre-trial litigation steps associated with each.
Born and raised in the East Bay of California, Devon received her B.A. from the University of California, Davis. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Devon received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Golden Gate University School of Law, where she attended on a full ride scholarship due to her academics and community involvement.
Devon has assisted with and successfully resolved many civil and probate litigation disputes through mediation. Devon's period as an extern to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board gave her insight into the importance of seeking resolution and mediation before a dispute is overwhelmed by litigation. During law school, she worked with the award-winning Environmental Law and Justice Clinic at Golden Gate University School of Law, representing local environmental groups to help protect our waterways and provide clean water to low-income farming communities through law and policy litigation.
In her free time, Devon is a member of the Soroptimist International of Benicia, where she contributes her time to the scholarship and grant program raising money and awarding scholarships to women in need to complete their undergraduate or trade school programs.
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D. - 2020
- Honors: Dean’s Scholarship
- Honors: CALI award, Judicial Externship
- Honors: CALI award, Evidence
- University of California, Davis, California
- B.A. - 2016
- Major: English Literature; Communications
Volunteer Activities
- Soroptimist International of Benicia – Live Your Dream Award Committee Chair, 2021-present
- HeadCount – Registering the public to vote, 2016-present
- Open Government Commission, Ad Hoc Committee for Election Law in Benicia, CA – committee member 2019-2020
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California, Member
- California Bar Association, Member
- Solano County Bar Association, Member
Past Positions
- United States Merit Systems Protection Board, Judicial Extern
- United States Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Investigative Extern
- Benicia City Attorney’s Office, Clerk
Bar Admissions
- California, 2021