Philippa Villalobos

BIO

Philippa Villalobos is a Law Clerk at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, where she assists with legal research and prepares legal documents to support the firm’s advocacy on behalf of employees and survivors. A third-year law student at the University of San Diego School of Law, Philippa brings a wide range of experience to her work, having externed at the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, interned with the San Diego Public Defender, and volunteered with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego’s Domestic Violence Clinic.

Philippa earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and will graduate with her J.D. from USD in May 2026. She was inspired to pursue a legal career out of a deep passion for creating more avenues to justice, advancing gender equity, and uplifting her community through the law.

Drawn to Haeggquist & Eck’s women-owned leadership and trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach, Philippa is proud to contribute to the firm’s mission of standing up against injustices. She chose to pursue plaintiffs’ work because she believes in helping individuals access the legal system and feel empowered to use their voices. One of her most exciting professional moments so far has been going on the record in court for the first time as a Certified Law Student.

Outside of her legal work, Philippa enjoys spending time with her fiancé and cat, horseback riding, reading for fun, and going to the beach.