Member Spotlight

• Publication year: 2023
• Pages: 96

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Vol. 52, No. 5 [Page 96] Colorado Lawyer June, 2023

Amber Paoloemilio

Amber Paoloemilio is an attorney with a passion for public service and social justice who is currently practicing as a staff attorney at the Colorado Legislature. They are licensed in Colorado and Florida.

PROFILE

Hometown:

Orlando, Florida

Law School:

University of Colorado

Lives in:

Northglenn

Works at:

Office of Legislative

Legal Services at Colorado

General Assembly

Practice Areas:

Criminal, Education, Healthcare, Litigation

CBA Member Since:

2017

Pronouns:

They/them/theirs

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Describe yourself in five words:

Passionate, curious, creative, thoughtful, caring.

What's your favorite memory from law school?

I loved going to moot court regionals (right before COVID-19 hit) with our national CU law team. It was so fun connecting with my classmates, writing and practicing together, and competing with students from around the United States.

What's your favorite place to escape to in Colorado?

Dream Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park. It's such a peaceful, beautiful hike during all seasons.

Who's your favorite writer and why?

Audre Lorde. She has taught me so much about activism, anti-racism, and queerness.

Outside of the law, what are your hobbies?

I like to dance and act; open water swim in our beautiful lakes; and spend time with the queer and transgender community.

If you weren't a lawyer, you'd be:

A pilot. I love all things planes, travel, and...