CAITLYN M. HARRIS
CAITLYN M. HARRIS
Associate
Fairfield
Caitlyn Harris focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation matters, including personal injury and wrongful death. She graduated from the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law in 2021 with distinction (honors) with a Concentration in International Law and Business Law, and was admitted to the CA State Bar that same year. While at McGeorge, Caitlyn was on the Moot Court Competition Team and represented her law school in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. She competed against roughly 700 law schools across 100 countries and jurisdictions.
Outside of work, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her newborn, her pup, and family. She also has a passion for wrestling and coaching the youth, alongside her husband in his basketball and youth mentorship program.
EDUCATION
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2021
Menlo College
B.S. in Business, Accounting Major, 2018
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP – Associate, Pleasant Hill, CA – Nov. 2021 — Present
Westamerica Bank — Loan Recovery Legal Specialist, Fairfield, CA Aug. 2021 — Nov. 2021
- Managed all assigned bankrupt consumer and commercial loans
- Managed 200+ bankrupt and delinquent legal accounts representing $2MM+ in outstanding balances
- Coordinated with consumer and commercial loan adjustment officers, branches and branch support for payment arrangements, liquidation, and legal courses of actions to minimize financial loss
- Coordinated with insurance companies, GAP companies, and dealerships on total loss vehicle claims
California Air Resources Board – Legal Student Assistant, Sacramento, CA. June 2020 — June 2021
- Primary facilitator of the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program legal citations process
- Filed applications for judgments on delinquent citations to Sacramento Superior Court
- Collaborated with escrow agents to discharge existing liens once payment was received
- Renewed judgement and liens in cases of continued delinquency.
- Conducted legal research and memorandum writing for attorneys
Bankruptcy Clinic – Lead Student Attorney, Sacramento, CA Aug. 2019- Oct. 2020
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients to complete and file bankruptcy petitions
- Assisted clients through entire bankruptcy process
- Maintained client and court documents & assigned matters to each student attorney
- Collaborated with the supervising attorney to complete all administrative tasks
Solano County Public Defender’s Office — Legal Intern, Vallejo, CA May 2019-Aug. 2019
- Conducted one-on-one interviews with clients
- Attended and aided in court every morning and afternoon calendar
- Assisted in trial attorneys’ case preparation and discovery review
- Conducted legal research and writing and completed motions work
TaxAce Tax and Accounting Firm — Senior Bookkeeper, Vallejo, CA Feb. 2017-Aug. 2018
- Maintained bookkeeping for multiple businesses
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients
- Collaborated with CEO to improve efficiency
Menlo College Math & Accounting Tutor — Tutor, Atherton, CA Oct. 2015-May 2018
- Tutored students weekly to reinforce content and build self-efficacy
Hosted exam review sessions & personalized teaching strategies to optimize student learning
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
SOLANO BAR ASSOCIATION
Experience
McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP – Associate, Pleasant Hill, CA – Nov. 2021 — Present
Westamerica Bank — Loan Recovery Legal Specialist, Fairfield, CA Aug. 2021 — Nov. 2021
- Managed all assigned bankrupt consumer and commercial loans
- Managed 200+ bankrupt and delinquent legal accounts representing $2MM+ in outstanding balances
- Coordinated with consumer and commercial loan adjustment officers, branches and branch support for payment arrangements, liquidation, and legal courses of actions to minimize financial loss
- Coordinated with insurance companies, GAP companies, and dealerships on total loss vehicle claims
California Air Resources Board – Legal Student Assistant, Sacramento, CA. June 2020 — June 2021
- Primary facilitator of the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program legal citations process
- Filed applications for judgments on delinquent citations to Sacramento Superior Court
- Collaborated with escrow agents to discharge existing liens once payment was received
- Renewed judgement and liens in cases of continued delinquency.
- Conducted legal research and memorandum writing for attorneys
Bankruptcy Clinic – Lead Student Attorney, Sacramento, CA Aug. 2019- Oct. 2020
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients to complete and file bankruptcy petitions
- Assisted clients through entire bankruptcy process
- Maintained client and court documents & assigned matters to each student attorney
- Collaborated with the supervising attorney to complete all administrative tasks
Solano County Public Defender’s Office — Legal Intern, Vallejo, CA May 2019-Aug. 2019
- Conducted one-on-one interviews with clients
- Attended and aided in court every morning and afternoon calendar
- Assisted in trial attorneys’ case preparation and discovery review
- Conducted legal research and writing and completed motions work
TaxAce Tax and Accounting Firm — Senior Bookkeeper, Vallejo, CA Feb. 2017-Aug. 2018
- Maintained bookkeeping for multiple businesses
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients
- Collaborated with CEO to improve efficiency
Menlo College Math & Accounting Tutor — Tutor, Atherton, CA Oct. 2015-May 2018
- Tutored students weekly to reinforce content and build self-efficacy
Hosted exam review sessions & personalized teaching strategies to optimize student learning
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
SOLANO BAR ASSOCIATION
