Raven Earnest
About Raven Earnest
Raven Earnest is a legal intern with a diverse educational background, including a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and experience at various legal institutions. Currently, she works as a 1L Diversity Summit Scholar at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and as a legal intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Raven Earnest currently serves as a Legal Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role began in 2023 and is structured as a hybrid position. In this capacity, Earnest is enhancing her legal research and writing skills, specifically within the Enforcement Division at the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office. This experience contributes to her understanding of securities law and regulatory compliance.
Work at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Earnest is also a 1L Diversity Summit Scholar at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a position she has held since 2023. This role allows her to further develop her legal skills in a prominent law firm known for its work in technology and life sciences. The scholarship program emphasizes diversity in the legal profession, providing opportunities for law students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Education and Expertise
Raven Earnest pursued her legal education at Georgetown University Law Center, where she is working towards her Doctor of Law (JD) degree, expected to be completed in 2025. She also studied at the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, where she earned a JD in 2023. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Virginia, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History with high distinction in 2020. Additionally, Earnest has developed legal, compliance, and research skills through her work with financial institutions.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Raven Earnest worked as a Legal and Compliance Associate at Polen Capital from 2020 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Legal Intern at Emerson Collective for two months in 2019. In 2018, she served as an Orientation Leader at the University of Virginia. These positions have contributed to her practical knowledge in legal and compliance matters.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
Raven Earnest has participated in volunteer work with organizations such as Guardian Ad Litem and Homeless Legal Services. This involvement reflects her commitment to community service and her interest in providing legal assistance to underserved populations.