Biography

Elle M. Reed is an attorney at Everett Dorey, where she represents clients in both litigation and transactional matters across a diverse range of practice areas, which include business law, intellectual property law, employment defense, and complex general liability in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Reed is a seasoned and tenacious litigator who excels in managing complex cases and possesses a remarkable aptitude for developing innovative legal strategies. She has established an impressive record of success and is widely recognized for her exceptional research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Ms. Reed holds a Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. During her tenure at law school, she demonstrated her commitment to legal excellence by serving in various capacities, including law student ambassador, teaching fellow, LexisNexis student representative, interim legal research assistant, and as an athlete, completing three marathons. Furthermore, she gained valuable experience as a summer law clerk at Public Counsel, the largest pro bono public interest law firm in the United States, and as an attorney volunteer at the Public Law Center in Orange County. Before her legal education, Ms. Reed earned her undergraduate degree from Biola University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Admissions

California State Courts

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico

Cherokee Nation Tribal Courts

Education

Pepperdine University School of Law
Juris Doctor

Biola University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; minor in Business Administration
manga cum laude

Professional affiliations

American Bar Association (ABA)

Banyard Inn of Court (American Inns of Court, Orange County)

Cherokee Nation Bar Association (CNBA)

California Lawyers Association (CLA)

Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)

Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA)

Orange County Bar Association (OCBA)

Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA)