Johnny Depp lawyer Camille Vasquez promoted to partner after Amber Heard defamation trial success
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Camille Vasquez has been elevated to partner at her firm Brown Rudnick following the key role she played as a member of Johnny Depp’s legal team during the defamation trial against Amber Heard. Speaking outside the Fairfax County courthouse following the verdict, Ms Vasquez said: “Today’s verdict confirms what we have said from the beginning – that the claims against Johnny Depp are defamatory and unsupported by any evidence.” She added: “We are grateful, so grateful to the jury for their careful deliberation.” Announcing the news of her promotion a week after the verdict came down, Brown Rudnick’s chairman and CEO William Baldiga said: “We are delighted to welcome Camille to the partnership. We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to what she will accomplish as our newest partner.” Ms Vasquez with Johnny Depp at court Ms Vasquez stated: “I am delighted that Brown Rudnick has given me its full vote of confidence by having me join the partnership. 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.” A 2010 graduate of Southwestern Law School, Ms Vasquez received her bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Southern California in 2006.