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Justine M. Phillips

Associate

Justine M. Phillips is an associate with the firm. The foundation of Ms. Phillips’ litigation practice is her total commitment to client service.  She simplifies the management of intricate cases and enhances document identification and retrieval by organizing her cases using state-of-the-art technology.  Ms. Phillips has used these tools to successfully defend individuals and business entities in business, personal injury, corporate, construction, fraud, criminal, insurance bad faith, limited liability company, partnership, and real property cases.


Education Background

Ms. Phillips received her B.A., cum laude, from the University of San Diego in 1999. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the USD School of Law in 2005. While in law school she was a member of the San Diego International Law Journal, member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, and participated in the McLennon Moot Court Competition. She was also named to the Order of the Coif.

Professional Affiliations & Admissions

  • Women in eDiscovery - Founding Member and Director of San Diego Chapter, 2009)
  • Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of San Diego (MAMAS) (Founding Board Member, 2007-2009)
  • Casa Cornelia Inn of Court (Pro Bono Attorney, 2009)
  • American Bar Association (Co-Chair of Technology for the Litigator, New Products Subcommittee, 2008-present)
  • San Diego County Bar Association (Children at Risk Subcomittee Member, 2007-2009)
  • California Women Lawyers
  • Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

Community Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Auxiliary (President-Elect, 2009)
  • Couture for a Cause (Committee Board Member, 2008-2009)
  • Wegeforth Elementary PTA (2008-2009)

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, “eDiscovery” (22nd Annual California Alliance of Paralegal Associations Educational Conference, San Diego, California)
  • Speaker, “American College of Forensic Psychiatry” (2005, 2007, 2009 annual symposia)
  • Speaker, University of San Diego Career Services Panel (2007)
  • Speaker, California Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Externship Lunch Program (2007-2008)

Professional Awards & Honors

  • Young Attorney Award for San Diego, San Diego Daily Transcript (2007-2008)
  • Randolph A. Read Law & Psychiatry Award (2005)
  • Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) “Excellence for the Future Award” in communications law & policy
  • CALI “Excellence for the Future Award” in trusts & estates: community property
  • CALI “Excellence for the Future Award” in civil procedure