Camilla Karns is an executive legal assistant at Dowd Scheffel.  Ms. Karns handles a wide range of administrative and legal assistant tasks.  Ms. Karns’ responsibilities include assisting attorneys with preparing legal briefs and exhibits for filing, organizing case dockets, tracking case deadlines, and targeted legal research to aid the attorneys.  Ms. Karns also handles an array of law firm administrative duties.  Ms. Karns also supports the Firm’s managing partner.     

  

Ms. Karns graduated cum laude from American University’s School of Public Affairs with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies.  During her time at American University, she was awarded the following accolades: William Randolph Hearst Scholarship; Dean’s List Recipient; and Ankin Pezkamezian and Naomi Pekmezian Scholarship.  

 

While at American, Ms. Karns was member of and held an executive board position in the Eta Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega Fraternity. She was a founder of American University’s One Love Club, volunteered for The Petey Greene Program, and worked at American’s recreational fitness centers.  

 

Lastly, throughout her undergrad career, Ms. Karns interned in several different legal offices, offering her valuable experience and insight into the legal profession.