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Molly Newland Tullman
Senior Attorney
Molly Newland Tullman focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property matters, consumer class action defense, and contractual disputes. Molly’s experience includes representing clients prior to litigation through trial, as well as counseling clients on various matters.
Recent Representative Experience
Cutting Edge Solutions, LLC v. Sustainable Low Maintenance Grass, LLC*
Represented nutrient and additive company in trademark infringement lawsuit. (N.D. Cal. 2014-2015)
J.C. Trading Limited v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.*
Represented defendant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in contractual dispute involving the manufacture and purchase of athletic shoes. (D. Del. 2012-2015)
Paleteria La Michoacana, Inc., et al. v. Productos Lacteos Tocumbo S.A. DE C.V.*
Represented ice cream and dessert company in trademark infringement lawsuit. (D.D.C. 2014-2015)
Security Point Holdings, Inc. v. United States*
Represented plaintiff company in patent infringement lawsuit involving airport security and checkpoint screening systems. (Fed. Cl. 2012-2015)
U.S. Bank National Association, Successor in Interest to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A.*
Represented federal savings and loan bank in federal and state court actions relating to wrongful foreclosures and other claims. (California Federal and Superior Courts 2008-2015)
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Pro Bono
Adoption*
Represented foster parents pro bono in successfully adopting children from Los Angeles foster care system. (Cal. Sup. Ct. 2008-2015)
Immigration matters*
Represented clients pro bono in applying for asylum, including on the basis of political opinion and social group affiliation. Clients successfully obtained asylum in the United States. (2006-2015) Represented Afghani translators pro bono in applying for Special Immigrant Visas. (2014-2015)
Immigration matters*
Represented clients pro bono in applying for asylum, including on the basis of political opinion and social group affiliation. Clients successfully obtained asylum in the United States. (2006-2015) Represented Afghani translators pro bono in applying for Special Immigrant Visas. (2014-2015)
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice
- California, 2006
- Washington, 2016
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Western District of California
Education
- J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 2006, cum laude
- Dean’s List
- Senior Editor, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business
- Member, International Team Projects Panama and South Africa
- Student Funded Public Interest Fellowship
- B.A., Political Science and International Studies, Northwestern University, 2002, cum laude
- Dean’s List
- Departmental Honors
- President and Vice President, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Senator, Student Government
Memberships & Affiliations
- California State Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
Professional Recognition
- Selected to "Northern California Rising Stars" in Intellectual Property Law, Thomson Reuters, 2013 - 2014
Background
- Freelance Attorney, Montage Legal Group, Washington, 2016 – 2017
- Associate, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, San Francisco, California, 2008 – 2015
- Associate, Heller Ehrman LLP, San Francisco, California, 2006 – 2008