As Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard garnered the attention of the world, one person became an unlikely internet sensation; his lawyer Camille Vasquez.
Earning herself a cult following for her no-holds-barred cross examinations and sharp intelligence, Camille managed to overshadow two of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Camille was just one of a team of nine attorneys who ultimately won Johnny his defamation case, with a jury finding Amber did defame the actor in a 2018 op-ed about domestic abuse.
Over the course of the sensational trial, Camille garnered global admiration adulation online, with many fans even rooting for her and Johnny to fall in love.
Keep reading to learn more about the lawyer the world can’t get enough of.
Camille currently works at Brown Rudnik in the affluent Californian region of Orange County.
(Image: Getty)Where does Camille Vasquez work?
Camille Vasquez currently works at Brown Rudnik in the affluent Californian region of Orange County.
The 37-year-old is an associate in litigation and arbitration, specialising in defamation lawsuits.
“Her current practice focuses on plaintiff-side defamation suits, with additional experience litigating contract disputes, business-related torts, and employment-related claims,” her bio on the law firm’s website states.
“Camille is adept at formulating offensive and defensive litigation strategies for private clients.”
Prior to joining Brown Rudnick, Camille was an attorney at a national firm in Los Angeles.
But Camille received widespread praise as an attorney long before the Johnny Depp trial. In 2021, she was named ‘One to Watch’ by Best Lawyers in America.
Camille was born in 1984 in San Francisco to Cuban and Colombian parents.
(Image: Getty)Where did Camille grow up and go to university?
Camille was born in 1984 in San Francisco to Cuban and Colombian parents, Leonel and Maria Vasquez.
In 2006, Camille graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in arts, communications and political science with great distinction.
She then went on to study law at Southwestern Law School in 2007 before graduating in 2010.
Camille is dating a British man who works in real estate.
(Image: Getty)Who is Camille dating?
Despite the internet going into a frenzy calling for Johnny to date his lawyer, Camille is already taken.
TMZ reported that Camille is in a relationship with an unidentified British man who works in real estate.
“Our sources tell us Camille is happily taken. She’s dating a British fella who works in real estate – with whom she’s been in a serious relationship for several months,” the outlet said.
While Camille and Johnny have been seen embracing several times throughout the trial, the publication insisted the pair are strictly plutonic.
“Everyone on the legal team is buttoned up, but they’ve all gotten very close to their client – it’s become both a professional relationship and a friendship,” TMZ said.
“Camille doesn’t think Johnny treats her any differently than any of the other lawyers.”
Camille and Johnny have embraced several times throughout the trial.
(Image: Getty)What have people said about Camille and Johnny’s relationship?
Since the trial began, viewers across the globe have been rooting for a love story between Johnny and Camille.
Camille was questioned by paparazzi over rumours of a romance when leaving the Virginia courthouse in May.
“Hey Camille. The people want to know. Are you dating Johnny Depp?” a photographer asked. However, Camille didn’t respond but smiled and kept walking.
American podcaster Joe Rogan is one of many trial watchers to call for Johnny and Camille to form a relationship.
“That Camille Vasquez. That lady’s a gangster. She’s amazing,” he said on YouTube.
“I hope Johnny and her fall in love. That’s what I hope. I hope after this trial’s over, they go out to dinner and he thanks her, and then they fall in love and he gets sober.”
Camille is pictured leaving the courthouse following the verdict.
(Image: Getty)What has Camille said about Johnny?
Camille has been championing Johnny every step of the way, so it’s no surprise she had a visceral response to the verdict.
After the jury awarded damages in court, Camille turned to her team and mouthed the word: “Wow.”
Outside the courthouse, Camille addressed the press where she spoke of her relief over the verdict.
“We are grateful, so grateful, to the jury for their careful deliberation, to the judge and the court staff who have devoted an enormous amount of time and resources towards this case,” she said.
“Today’s verdict confirms what we have said from the beginning – that the claims against Johnny Depp are defamatory and unsupported by any evidence.”
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