EMILY VANCE

In addition to being a licensed attorney, Ms. Vance holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University at St. Louis' preeminent Brown School of Social Work.   Her legal training and experience, coupled with her keen understanding of the emotional and social impact of divorce on families and children make her an effective and compassionate family law attorney.  To learn more about Ms. Vance's experience and education, please review her curriculum vitae below. 

LEGAL CAREER HISTORY

FOX AND BANK LLP, 2010 to present
Walnut Creek, CA

Associate Attorney of Fox & Bank LLP, a law firm specializing in all aspects of family law, including divorce, domestic partnership dissolution, pre- and post-marital agreements, child custody, child support and spousal support, and property issues.  

MORGAN, DUFFY-SMITH & TIDALGO, LLP, 2009-March 2010
San Jose, CA

Associate Attorney in a family law firm focusing on family law and complex civil litigation.  Experience included research and analysis of legal issues; drafting memoranda, motions and agreements for complex family law matters; and assisting with discovery matters. 

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW CIVIL JUSTICE CLINIC, Fall 2008
St. Louis, MO

Rule-13 Certified Law Student Attorney representing clients in Adult and Child Orders of Protection hearings, divorce matters, clemency petitions and housing matters.

FORUM FOR WOMEN IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT, Summer 2007
Kathmandu, Nepal

Legal Intern in a non-profit non-governmental organization assisting with public interest litigation and conducting research on socio-economic issues, including Human Trafficking and Marital Rape.

CIRCUIT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, VICTIM SERVICES UNIT, Spring 2006
St. Louis, MO

Case Manager for the case files of 80 crime victims.  Work included accompanying victims to hearings, trials, and sentencing hearings as a victim’s advocate; and educating victims about the criminal justice system and proceedings. 

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI HOUSING AND H.I.V. UNIT, Summer 2006
St. Louis, MO

Case worker in a private non-profit organization providing legal assistance to low income tenants involved in various housing matters including landlord tenant disputes, subsidized housing issues, fair housing issues, and home ownership matters.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEE WORK

California State Bar Association
• Member, Family Law Section

San Francisco Bar Association
• Member, Family Law Section

Alameda County Bar Association
• Member, Family Law Section

Contra Costa Bar Association
• Member, Family Law Section

Queen’s Bench Bar Association
• Member

Alumni & Parents Admission Program (APAP), Washington University

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed to Practice Law, California, 2009
Juris Doctor, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009

• Honors and Activities:       
Equal Justice Works Graduation Award
Juris Doctorate/Masters in Social Work Society, President
Global Studies Law Review, Staff Editor
Sonnenschein Scholar

Masters in Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009

• Honors and Activities:
Certification in 40-hour Family/Divorce Mediation Program
Barnickol Family Law Scholarship

Bachelor of Arts, Washington University in St. Louis, 2004

• Honors and Activities:
Dean’s List
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Women’s Club Rugby, Founder and Team Captain
Campus Interview Team