Patricia Depew, Member of Law Offices of Patricia S. Depew

After earning a Bachelor's degree cum laude in Sociology/Psychology from San Diego State University, Patricia S. Depew completed work for a Master's degree in Sociology from USC. She began her career as an urban program analyst with the New York State Urban Development Corporation. Moving to film production, she produced and directed PBS and network programs, received an NEA grant, and won numerous awards for her films.

Ms. Depew received her JD from Southwestern University School of Law after participating in the Comparative International Law Study Program at the University of Florence. In addition to her successful law practice, she works pro bono on political asylum advocacy.

Areas of Practice:

Bankruptcy Law
Environmental Law
Immigration & Naturalization Law
Insurance Law
Bar Admissions:

California, 1994

Education:

Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1994
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Professional Associations and Memberships:

Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Consumer Attorney's Association of Los Angeles
Member
American Immigration Lawyer's Association
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Public Counsel
Pro Bono Political Asylum and Deportation Advocate
Director's Guild of America
Former Member
Past Employment Positions:

California Court of Appeal, Division One, Second Appellate District, Hon.
Vaino H. Spencer, Presiding Justice, Law Clerk, 1991
Film and Television, Producer/Director, 1977 - 1989.