Xavie Davenport

Law Clerk

P: 503-276-2130
F: 503-274-1212

601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204

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Academics

  • Willamette University School of Law (J.D. Candidate, Expected Graduation in May 2026): Mock Trial Coordinator and Curriculum Development Team (2024-present); Willamette Moot Court Board (2024-present); Willamette Street Law Executive Board (2024-present)

  • University of Oregon (B.A., 2020, School of Journalism and Communications)

Xavie Davenport is a summer law clerk at Barran Liebman who is currently completing her J.D. at Willamette Law School. As a law clerk, Xavie supports attorneys with legal research, litigation preparation, drafting employment policies, and developing materials for client trainings.

Prior to law school, Xavie pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, graduating with a B.A. in Journalism and Communications. Xavie served as a legal extern for the Public Defender of Marion County. She was responsible for conducting research, drafted pretrial motions, and assisted in trial preparation for cases in criminal and juvenile law. Xavie has also represented clients with supervising attorneys in review hearings and pretrial hearings in criminal court.

Representative Matters

  • Conducted legal research and advice regarding Washington and Oregon business tax and registration requirements.

  • Advised religious organizations on compliance with the free exercise and establishment clause of the United States Constitution.

  • Advised various clients on compliance procedures for wage and travel time in numerous states.

  • Provided guidance regarding Washington Rule 100 tax appeal on procedures and practices.

  • Successfully represents clients in the FEELDS, farmers, and farm industries.

  • Developed strategies for Employment Relations Board appellate case.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • Willamette Moot Court Executive Board, Treasurer (2025-present)

  • Willamette Student Bar Association, Second Vice President (2025-present)

  • Public Defender of Marion County: Legal Extern (2024-April 2025)

  • Bowerman Law Group: Legal Intern (2024)

Representative Publications

Honors

  • Willamette University Academic Dean's List (Spring 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2025)

  • Willamette Law Pro Bono Honors Student (2024, 2025)

  • University of Oregon Pathways Scholar (2016-2020)

  • Ford Family Scholar (2016-2020)