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Amber Charles

Special Counsel

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  • About

    Amber Charles is special counsel in the Washington DC office. Amber has experience handling an array of commercial disputes across a variety of industries, including work for healthcare, sports, and financial clients. Amber also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on fair-housing rights and criminal justice.

    Prior to joining the firm, Amber clerked for the Honorable Juan R. Torruella of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Honorable Indira Talwani of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

    Areas of Expertise

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  • Representative Matters
    • Representation of the NFL member clubs in a class action brought by retired players involving alleged improper administration of prescription pain medications.
    • Representation of the State of Minnesota as plaintiff in a natural resources damages litigation resulting in $850 million settlement.
    • Representation of a leading bank in defense of antitrust class action claims filed against the bank’s metals trading desk.
    • Representation of a trade association in responding to third-party subpoenas seeking information regarding its membership.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2013
        • summa cum laude
        • Alumni Academic Achievement Award
        • Dr. John Ordronaux Prize
        • G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar
        • Paul J. Liacos Distinguished Scholar
        • Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar
        • Boston University Law Review, Articles Editor
    • University of Georgia, B.A., 2006
        • magna cum laude
        • Phi Beta Kappa
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • Georgia
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Indira Talwani, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 2014 - 2015
    • Hon. Juan R. Torruella, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 2013 - 2014
    Pro Bono
    • Representation of tenants in a class action under the Fair Housing Act seeking to preserve access to affordable housing within the District of Columbia.
    • Representation of a pro-choice organization in Congressional select investigative panel’s investigation into fetal tissue research.
    • Representation of an Alabama death-row inmate in his habeas corpus petition for a new trial.
    Previous Experience
    • Assistant Program Coordinator, Democracy Program, The Carter Center (2008-2010)

    Areas of Expertise

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