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THE LEGAL BRIEF
VOLUME 40, ISSUE 5
“ In Re: Cailen Cecil Wevodau ”
1. Name and year admitted to Bar: Cailen Cecil Wevodau, Admitted to WSBA in 2004
2. Areas you practice in: I practice criminal law.
3. I became a lawyer because . . . I went to law school because I loved the legal classes I took as an undergraduate. I decided to practice law, rather than apply to the FBI as I ’ d originally planned, because I loved solving problems and doing research. 4. The hardest part of being a lawyer is . . . when I have done all the research, but I am still not positive I know the answer. But, that said, researching and developing a novel argument is also one of the most fun parts of being lawyer. 5. I would give this advice to a first - year law student: Get involved with as many student organizations as you can. You will make friends for life and have many opportunities to network with attorneys in the local bar associations. Participate in mock trial and moot court so you can learn how to advocate in a courtroom before you are licensed. Finally, don ’ t worry; your legal writing class projects will be so much more difficult than writing about your actual clients and their real cases.
6. Traits I admire in other attorneys: I admire integrity, preparation, kindness, and honesty.
7. If I were not practicing law, I would be . . . teaching high school or college students.
8. What is the first thing you will do when you retire? The first thing I will do is plant a big garden and watch it grow.
9. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? Why? I would go to the past. When I was a little girl, I was huge fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder “ Little House ” books. I used to wish I could go back in time and live like a pioneer. I continue to be a fan of history now that I am an adult. The past has so much to teach us. I would love to go back to different historical periods, fully immerse myself, and truly learn from our past mistakes and successes. 10. What words of wisdom would you pass on to your childhood self? Keep up your love of reading! Don ’ t be afraid to try things you think you aren ’ t good at. Maybe lighten up on Mom and Dad a little bit, but not too much—all that practice with arguing will come in handy one day. 11. What words of wisdom would you give to a young lawyer new to the profession? Don ’ t be afraid to show what you don ’ t know and ask a lot of questions! Most lawyers love to give advice and love to show what they know. Remember this is the practice of law; you ’ re going to keep learning throughout your entire career.
Brief synopsis of Cailen Cecil Wevodau, her personal life, her work life, and any special awards or activities.
I am a first - generation college graduate and have lived in the Yelm area for nearly my entire life. I love public service and am so proud to have the privilege of serving the community that raised me. I started my career working at a legal aid agency helping survivors of domestic violence. In 2008, I began practicing criminal law at the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney ’ s Office. I joined the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney ’ s Office in 2010. The first half of my career at Thurston PAO was dedicated to handling a domestic violence caseload. In 2017, I was honored with a WSBA Local Hero award for my work with
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