Cordelia Addington

Associate

How I represent clients at Schwabe

I bring dedication and attention to detail in support of clients who face a broad range of challenges. As a member of Schwabe’s litigation team, I research legal issues, draft briefs and arguments, and help clients prepare for proceedings from depositions and hearings to mediations and trial.

Prior to joining Schwabe, I served as an extern for the Honorable Kristina Hellman at the Oregon Court of Appeals. I also began to hone my legal skills as a member of Schwabe’s Summer Associate program in 2023.

Experience

  • Advised renewable energy developer with issues related to construction of battery storage systems (BESS) projects.
  • Researched and drafted memoranda on a variety of legal defense issues, including breach of contract.
  • Drafted a variety of motions for Oregon state courts.

Education

  • Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College, Juris Doctor (2024)‎
  • Transylvania University‎, Bachelor of Arts, mathematics, Spanish language and ‎literature (2015)‎

Admissions

  • Oregon State Courts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - District of Oregon

Memberships

  • Oregon Women Lawyers (2025-present)
  • Lewis & Clark Law Review, member, 2022-2023; assistant editor, (2023-2024)

Awards

  • Cornelius Honor Society, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2024
  • Pro Bono Award Recipient, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2021
  • Moot Court Oral Advocacy Award, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2022
  • Moot Court Outstanding Appellate Brief Award, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2022

Additional Events

Oregon State Bar CLE Seminar, Construction Bar, Hard Hats Required: Ethical Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law, Presenter, October 3, 2025

Community Activities

  • O.W.L.S. Dragonflies Dragon Boat team member
  • Youth Rights & Justice, Board of Directors

Outside Interests

Frequenting Portland’s many coffee shops!

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