Nia C. Wahl joined Werksman Jackson Quinn & Mason LLP as a law clerk, where she obtained first-hand experience and knowledge in the area of criminal defense with a focus on Title IX. Since being admitted to the Bar, Ms. Wahl has continued her focus on Title IX. Ms. Wahl also has several years of experience in civil litigation and personal injury law.
Ms. Wahl received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California at Los Angeles. During her time at UCLA, Ms. Wahl was a Council Aide for the City of Los Angeles and an intern for the California State Senate. Ms. Wahl graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School. At Southwestern, Ms. Wahl was a certified legal advocate for the Children’s Rights Clinic and vigorously fought for her clients to ensure they received all the support and accommodations to succeed in their academics. The clinic was one of Ms. Wahl’s most valuable experiences during her time in law school, as it gave her hands-on experience with clients and allowed her to provide a voice for those who were most vulnerable.
Ms. Wahl is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and has been elected to serve as the Vice-Chair for the Board of the Barristers Young Attorneys Section, and is also an Ex Officio Governor of the BHBA Board. She is also a member of the Philippine American Bar Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association.