Current Fellows
Taylor Brewer
Taylor is a Staff Attorney at the California Women's Law Center in Los Angeles, where her practice focuses on appellate advocacy, housing rights, economic security, and gender equity. She co-authored her organization's amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J. before the United States Supreme Court and collaborates with coalitions to develop coordinated amicus strategies in high-impact cases. Previously, Taylor served as a Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Northern California, representing clients across a broad range of matters in an underserved rural community. Before law, she worked with Los Angeles organizations focused on economic stability and community organizing, roots that continue to shape her advocacy.
Taylor earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. Outside of work, she is a passionate women's sports fan, and on any given weekend you can find her and her family cheering on Angel City FC or the Los Angeles Sparks.
Contact Info: Taylor.Brewer@cwlc.org
Sheridan L. Caldwell
Sheridan is an associate at Horvitz & Levy, an appellate litigation boutique. She works on civil litigation spanning a wide range of subject matters, from pro bono family law appeals to questions of federal jurisdiction affecting multinational corporations. She has argued in multiple California courts of appeal and in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before joining Horvitz & Levy, Sheridan was a complex commercial litigation associate at Latham & Watkins LLP and a clerk for Judge Richard C. Tallman on the Ninth Circuit. She attended Northwestern University School of Law where she participated in moot court and as a member of the Law Review. Outside of work, Sheridan enjoys travel, reading, gardening, and hiking.
Contact Info: scaldwell@horvitzlevy.com
Erin Kelly
Erin is an attorney at Benedon & Serlin, LLP, a civil appellate litigation firm in Woodland Hills. After spending a decade practicing as a plaintiff-side employment trial litigator, Erin recently transitioned to a full-time appellate practice. She continues to represent employees in appeals involving claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Her appellate practice also includes probate, shareholder, and business contract disputes. Erin lives in Northeast Los Angeles with her partner and their two rescue dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys eating her way through the city and rooting for the Lakers and Dodgers.
Contact Info: erin@benedonserlin.com
Pauleen Truong
Pauleen Truong is counsel in the Appellate group at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Pauleen's practice spans a broad range of litigation, from the risk-assessment and advisory stage through post-judgment and appeal, across diverse subject matters including insurance recovery, school district liability, real estate and construction, banking regulation, and constitutional law. She also maintains an active pro bono practice. Outside of the office, Pauleen loves to travel and engage in different cultures and cuisines. When visiting a new country, she and her husband make a point to book a local food tour, a cooking class, or both.
Contact Info: Pauleen.Truong@pillsburylaw.com
