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20 October 2025

Business Trial Partner Camille Vasquez Honored With Praeses Elit Award

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Business Trial Partner Camille Vasquez received the Praeses Elit Award, an honor annually presented by the Trinity College Dublin Law Society (Lawsoc).
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Business Trial Partner Camille Vasquez received the Praeses Elit Award, an honor annually presented by the Trinity College Dublin Law Society (Lawsoc). This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of law, inspiring future generations and paving the way for others in their respective disciplines.

Vasquez was presented with the award during a ceremony in Ireland on October 16. As part of the event, Vasquez sat down with Lawsoc Auditor Zoya Kherani, sharing insights into her path to law and reflections on her pivotal role in the landmark Depp v. Heard defamation trial.

As detailed in Kherani's profile here, Vasquez successfully represented Depp in his suit against ex-wife Amber Heard, winning more than $10 million in damages on his behalf.

"When the opportunity arose, I earned the ability to rise to the challenge," said Vasquez.

Since then, Vasquez has continued to represent celebrities and public figures in matters involving reputation and public perception. Most recently, she secured a complete dismissal of defamation and extortion claims brought against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee and The Buzbee Law Firm in a highly publicized lawsuit filed by American music mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter in connection with pre-litigation demand letters and public statements relating to sexual assault allegations against Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Trinity College Dublin Law Society

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Businesses turn to Sheppard to deliver sophisticated counsel to help clients move ahead. With more than 1,200 lawyers located in 16 offices worldwide, our client-centered approach is grounded in nearly a century of building enduring relationships on trust and collaboration. Our broad and diversified practices serve global clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—at every stage of the business cycle, including high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, sophisticated financings and regulatory issues. With leading edge technologies and innovation behind our team, we pride ourselves on being a strategic partner to our clients.
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