Stephanie Calnan is an excellent lawyer. And the proof lies in her being hired by the Johnny Depp team, during the Depp v. Heard trial in 2022. Despite having started her career less than a decade ago, Stephanie was called to be a part of Johnny’s legal team, all thanks to her expertise in intellectual property rights, and real estate disputes.
Get to know her better as this “Stephanie Calnan Bio” proceeds.
Meet Stephanie Calnan, One Of The Johnny Depp Lawyers
Stephanie Calnan was one of the eight Johnny Depp’s lawyers during Johnny vs Amber Heard defamation trial in 2022. Though she wasn’t one of the lawyers taking the lead like Benjamin Chew, Camille Vasquez, and Andrew Crawford, Stephanie definitely proved her worth, helping the team with the pre-litigation investigation, drafting pleadings and motions, and conducting discovery, mediation, trial, and appeal.
The other lawyers working on Johnny’s team, besides the leads were Rebecca MacDowell Lecaroz, Yarelyn Mena, Jessica Meyers, and Samuel Moniz.
On the other hand, Amber’s team only had three lawyers, Elaine Charlson Bredehoft, Benjamin Rottenborn, and Adam Nadelhaft.
Prior to working on Depp v. Heard case, Stephanie proved her worth at Instructure v. Canvas Technologies in July 2021, Pacific Western Bank v. Williams in May 2020, and Bluetooth SIG, Inc. v. FCA US, LLC, Washington Western in October 2018.
Overall, Stephanie has represented an individual in the prosecution of a multimillion-dollar defamation claim arising from highly-publicized accusations of criminal conduct, a technology company prosecuting multimillion-dollar trademark infringement claims, a startup company in the technology sector defending multimillion-dollar trademark infringement claim, minor children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a private technology company in defending breach of contract claim in Massachusetts Superior Court, a financial institution in a multimillion-dollar breach of guaranty claim in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District and a few more.
Besides being a lawyer, Stephanie also acts as a host and a public speaker. She was once even spotted celebrating Women’s History Month — Mary Mazzio Fireside Chat — where she presented a praiseworthy speech.
Also, she’s into community work. The last we checked, she was a member of Brown Rudnick’s Associate Liaison Committee, and Brown Rudnick’s Women’s Initiative.
Stephanie Calnan Career
Stephanie Calnan started her career as a paralegal at the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in August 2012. There, she assisted a superior court trial team in the investigation and prosecution of homicides, drug offenses, and sexual assaults. Also, her job there was to prepare witnesses, constructed exhibits, and redacted autopsy photos during a month-long homicide trial.
Stephanie left Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in August 2014 and in May 2016, she then joined Brown Rudnick LLP as a summer associate. The next year, in October 2017, she was then officially hired by the company as its associate.
Prior to this, Stephanie completed a 3-month internship for Gaming Enforcement Division at Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. According to her, she worked on matters related to the new casino industry there and also researched the sufficiency of the defendant’s motion to suppress threats to the judiciary under Rule 13 and second-chaired evidentiary hearing.
Besides this, Stephanie also completed a 4-month internship at Egon Zehnder International where she researched and identified potential candidates for executive positions in Fortune 500 companies. Furthermore, there she also critically analyzed the lighting industry by highlighting the top 3 companies and assessed the threat of competition from smaller, specialized companies.
To list a few more of her interns, she’s worked with ETR Associates (from Oct to Dec 2011), Cambridge Health Alliance (from Sept to Dec 2011), Middlesex District Attorney’s Office (from July – to August 2011), Massachusetts State House (from May to August 2010), and Shape Up Somerville (from June – August 2009).
During her internships, she also worked as a receptionist at Stoneham Ford from Jun 2006 to Sep 2010. There, she managed a 12-line phone for 50 employees, filed paperwork, and assisted the customers visiting the store.
Stephanie Calnan Age
Stephanie Calnan was born on April 27, 1990. That made her 32 years of age in 2022.
As per her birthday, she is of the Taurus zodiac.
Is Stephanie Calnan On Instagram?
Sadly, we couldn’t find Stephanie on Instagram or any other social media.
Stephanie Calnan Husband
Stephanie Calnan is a private person. She didn’t reveal any information about her husband.
Also, since Stephanie was in the legal field prosecuting crimes of homicide, property and drug offenses, and sexual assaults, it’s understandable she’d want to keep her private life away from her professional one.
Stephanie Calnan Height
Stephanie Calnan stands tall at a height under 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
Did you know: Stephanie’s middle name is “Patricia.”
Related FAQs
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Where Is Stephanie Calnan From?
Stephanie’s hometown didn’t reveal her hometown. But we do know that she resided in Geneva Rd, Melrose, MA, as of 2022.
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Who Are Stephanie Calnan Parents?
Stephanie was born to their parents, Neil R and Mary B Calnan. They turned 62 and 61 years of age in 2022, respectively.
Her dad, Neil owned a company named 42 Sargent Avenue, LLC. it was incorporated in March 2, 2021.
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Where Did Stephanie Calnan Recieve Her Education?
Stephanie attended Middlesex School (from 2004 to 2008), King’s College (in 2011), Tufts University (from 2008 to 2012) for her bachelor of arts, international relations, and community health, and Boston University School of Law (from 2014 to 017) for her JD.