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Under Oath

Amber Paoloemilio

Member Spotlight

June 2023

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Amber Paoloemilio is an attorney with a passion for public service and social justice who is currently practicing as a staff attorney at the Colorado Legislature. They are licensed in Colorado and Florida.

Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Law School: University of Colorado
Lives in: Northglenn
Works at: Office of Legislative Legal Services at Colorado General Assembly
Practice Areas: Criminal, Education, Healthcare, Litigation
CBA Member Since: 2017
Pronouns: They/them/theirs

Describe yourself in five words.

Passionate, curious, creative, thoughtful, caring.

What’s your favorite memory from law school?

I loved going to moot court regionals (right before COVID-19 hit) with our national CU law team. It was so fun connecting with my classmates, writing and practicing together, and competing with students from around the United States.

What’s your favorite place to escape to in Colorado?

Dream Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s such a peaceful, beautiful hike during all seasons.

Who’s your favorite writer and why?

Audre Lorde. She has taught me so much about activism, anti-racism, and queerness.

Outside of the law, what are your hobbies?

I like to dance and act; open water swim in our beautiful lakes; and spend time with the queer and transgender community.

If you weren’t a lawyer, you’d be:

A pilot. I love all things planes, travel, and transportation—and the “office view” would be incredible.

Social media network of choice:

TikTok. It’s a space full of creators and activists who do not make it “mass media.” I’ve learned a lot about indigenous experiences, anti-racism, Black history, and my LGBTQ+ community.

Last movie you watched:

Everything Everywhere All at Once.

 On your desk right now:

Pictures of my nephews and family, a reusable Starbucks cup filled with water, and fidget toys.

What advice would you give a new lawyer?

Be patient with yourself. This is a long career and you don’t need to have it all figured out right away. Pick the next best step for you and that’s it. Breathe and take good care of yourself.

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