Tatum Ellis
About Tatum Ellis
Tatum Ellis is an Associate Attorney at King & Spalding, where she has worked since 2021. She earned her Juris Doctor with Honors from The University of Chicago and has gained diverse legal experience through various internships and positions in law firms and government.
Work at King & Spalding
Tatum Ellis currently serves as an Associate Attorney at King & Spalding, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, she gained experience as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2020 for one month. Her work at King & Spalding involves various legal responsibilities, contributing to the firm's practice areas and supporting senior attorneys in case preparation and client representation.
Education and Expertise
Tatum Ellis earned her Juris Doctor with Honors from The University of Chicago, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. During her time at the university, she also worked as a student, gaining practical insights into legal processes. Prior to her law degree, she studied Political Science at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis from 2015 to 2018, which provided her with a foundational understanding of governmental systems and legal frameworks.
Internship Experience
Tatum Ellis has accumulated diverse internship experiences that have shaped her legal career. She worked as a Legal Intern at Equip for Equality in Chicago for two months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Legislative Intern at the Indiana Senate from 2016 to 2017 for four months, and as a Legal Intern at the Marion County Prosecutor's Office from 2017 to 2018 for nine months. These roles provided her with exposure to various aspects of the legal field.
Previous Positions
Before her current role, Tatum Ellis held several positions that contributed to her legal expertise. She was a Summer Associate at Miller Shakman Levine & Feldman for one month in 2020. Earlier, she worked as a Trade Compliance Intern at Zimmer Biomet for three months in 2016. These experiences allowed her to develop skills in legal research, compliance, and case management.