Felicity A. Barnes

Felicity Barnes is an associate in attorney in Fennemore’s Business Litigation group. In her practice she represents businesses and employers in civil litigation matters related to commerical disputes, employment/labor disuptes, negligence, and contracts.

Prior to joining Fennemore, Felicity worked as an associate attorney for a small commercial law firm in Fresno, California. While in law school, Felicity worked at the Northern California Innocence Project assisting supervising attorneys with writs of habeas corpus, analyzing policy, legislation, and its applicability to pending cases; and reviewed and summarized transcripts and discovery materials.  Additionally, she worked as an intern for the Fresno County District Attorney’s office, and she interned for the Honorable Judge Whitehead in the Fresno Superior Court.

Education

  • J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
  • B.A., cum laude, California State University, Fresno

Areas Of Practice

Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.

Awards and Honors

  • Santa Clara Law Trial Team Competitor, 2020 – 2023
    • First Place, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Competition, 2021
    • Semi-finalist, Texas Young Lawyers Association Competition, 2023
  • Fresno State Mock Trial Competitor 2017-2020
    • Opening Round Championship competitor, 2018
    • Fresno State Dog Pound Outstanding Attorney, 2018
    • Fresno State Dog Pound Outstanding Attorney, 2019
    • Fresno State Moot Court
    • Competed in California Western Regional, Sweet Sixteen Competitor, Quarter Finalist, 2018-2019

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • Role, ASI Legal Committee, 2018

Admissions

  • California
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California