Johnny Depp's Lawyer Goes Viral for Grilling Amber Heard: Who Is Camille Vasquez?

Johnny Depp's lawyer, Camille Vasquez, took the center stage in the actor's defamation trial against Amber Heard, as she cross-examined the actress in connection to the 2018 op-ed the actress penned.

During cross-examination on Tuesday, Vasquez cornered Heard on several points, including the actress' claims that alcohol and drugs turned Depp into a "monster" and would become violent against her, CNN reported.

"Who was the real monster in this relationship, Ms. Heard," is one of Vasquez's questions she asked Heard during the trial.

The 37-year-old attorney has been garnering attention and praise for her tough examination of the "Aquaman" actress on Tuesday, per New York Post.

The Daily Mail noted that Vasquez was able to gain a massive online following, with supporters expressing their sentiments online and lauding how she asked questions to Heard.

One user commented on Twitter, saying that she was a Johnny Depp fan but she is also now a die-hard Camille Vasquez fan after the questioning.

Another comment lauded Depp's decision to pick Vasquez and include her in his legal team.

One user with the handle @realXanderXjork posted a photo of Camille Vasquez on Twitter and asked how many would want the lawyer to be their attorney.

Johnny Depp Lawyer: Who is Camille Vasquez?

Johnny Depp's lawyer graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in arts, communications, and political science in 2006.

Vasquez first entered the Manatt, Phelps, and Philips, LLT law firm after graduating.

Vasquez is an attorney with the firm Brown Rudnick and her office is based in Orange County, California. The firm's website noted that Vasquez specializes in litigation and arbitration.

"Her current practice focuses on plaintiff-side defamation suits, with additional experience litigating contract disputes, business-related torts, and employment-related claims," Vasquez's bio reads.

She was also described to be adept in formulating offensive and defensive litigation strategies for private clients.

Vasquez was also named "One to Watch" by The Best Lawyers in America for 2021-2022. Another bonus for her skills as a lawyer is that she speaks Spanish.

Camille Vasquez plays a pivotal role in Johnny Depp's legal team. She was the one who got Heard to admit that she did not fulfill her promise to donate part of her $7 million divorce settlement to the ACLU.

Vasquez was also the one who pressed Heard and asked whether she edited the photos of herself with bruises.

Are Johnny Depp and Camille Vasquez Dating?

Reports mentioned that a video circulated online showing Vasquez and Depp hugging in court, sparking rumors that the two are dating. However, multiple outlets reported that the two are maintaining a professional relationship.

When asked by TMZ if she and Depp are dating, Vasquez only giggled. The outlet then underscored that the two are not dating despite the innuendo and shipping going on among fans.

The outlet also noted that Amber Heard also showed some affection to her lawyer, but there is no online buzz about it.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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