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Jamie Mauhay
Powers

Senior Associate

San Francisco, CA

Born in Davao City, Philippines, Jamie sought to take after her grandfather, who practiced law in the Philippines. After moving to the United States, she embarked on a decade-long career in government, serving in various capacities within the California Legislature. Beginning as a Legislative Aide in the California Senate, she progressed to Legislative Director and ultimately Chief of Staff in the California State Assembly. Jamie then transitioned to nonprofit advocacy, holding leadership roles at the Child Abuse Prevention Center and Head Start California, where she championed policies supporting vulnerable children and families at both the state and federal levels. Her passion for advocacy led her to law school, where she graduated magna cum laude, earning multiple academic achievement awards. After law school, she dedicated her practice to mass tort litigation, representing hundreds of clients against corporate and government entities. She currently supports Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault and fertility negligence practices, leveraging her experience to hold institutions accountable and fight for survivors seeking justice.

Beyond her legal practice, Jamie is actively involved in the legal community and has received numerous recognitions, including The National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40 in Civil Litigation" (2023, 2024) and Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ (2024). She has presented at national legal seminars, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter and Summer Conventions and the National Trial Lawyers Summit, sharing insights on litigation strategies, ethics, and diversity in mass torts. Additionally, Jamie is an Adjunct Professor at Lincoln Law School, where she teaches Agency and Business Associations. She also serves on the boards of Women Lawyers of Sacramento, Public Justice, and AAJ's National College of Advocacy and is an active member of several legal associations, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession.

Jamie enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, indulging in Korean and Chinese dramas, traveling with her husband, and spending time with their dog.

Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm

Education

JD, 2019, Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, magna cum laude

Bar & Court Admissions

State Bar of California
United States District Court, California, Eastern District
United States District Court, California, Northern District

Recognitions

2023, 2024 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, Civil Litigation
2024 Super Lawyers, Rising Star

Professional Memberships

American Association of Justice
National College of Advocacy (Board Member)
Women Lawyers of Sacramento (Board Member)
Public Justice (Board Member)
Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association
Sacramento County Bar Association
Asian Bar Association of Sacramento
Sacramento Filipino American Lawyers Association

Presentations

American Association for Justice Summer Convention, July 2022 – Advocating for your Client through Legislative Lobbying
American Association for Justice Winter Convention, February 2023 – Department of Justice Potential Settlement Methodology
Harris Martin Camp Lejeune Seminar, March 2023 – Camp Lejeune Advertising Ethics and Advertising
American Association for Justice Summer Convention, July 2023 – The Ethics of Advertising in Camp Lejeune
Simply Convert Camp Lejeune Roundtable, December 2023 – The Science of Camp Lejeune
National Trial Lawyers Summit, January 2024 –Anticipating DOJ Defenses in Camp Lejeune Litigation
Simply Convert Camp Lejeune Roundtable, January 2024 – First Thoughts on the Camp Lejeune ATSDR Study
American Association for Summer Convention, July 2024 – Mass Torts Seminar – Diversity in Mass Torts
American Association for Summer Convention, July 2024 – Underutilized Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Women en Mass, September 2024—Panel: Current DEI Landscape
Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention—Panel: Implicit Bias
American Association for Winter Convention, February 2025 – Everything You Need to Know About Experts