Vickie Turner

Vickie Turner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Independent Board Director | STEM Education Advocate | Risk Mitigation Advisor | Pragmatic Attorney

  • Education

    • University of Nevada-Las Vegas BS in Accounting

      1974 - 1978
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Accounting
    • University of San Diego School of Law

      1979 - 1982
      Doctor of Law (J.D.) Law

      Activities and Societies: Law Review

  • Experience

    • Luce Forward Hamilton and Scripps

      Aug 1982 - Oct 1998
      Partner

      Ms. Turner was a trial attorney representing and advising product manufacturers on risk mitigation and related product issues.

    • Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP

      Oct 1998 - Dec 2021
      Partner Emeritus

      Vickie E. Turner is a partner emeritus at WTK with over 30 years of experience advising and representing corporations in complex litigation focusing on product liability, warranty, and class actions. Ms. Turner has advised corporations on risk mitigation and successfully defended manufacturers, distributors and retailers in complex product liability claims throughout California, and in 12 other western states. She has represented a wide array of companies in the defense of tort and business disputes. Throughout her career, Ms. Turner has actively participated in lengthy mediations and arbitrations, and has defended numerous class action lawsuits. Her outstanding trial skills have earned her national recognition. Show less

    • Endeavor Bank

      May 2021 - now
      Independent Board Member

      Independent Director serving on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominations/Governance Committees

    • University of California San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees

      Aug 2023 - now
      Independent Board Member

      Currently serving on the Audit Committee

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Corporate Board Readiness

      Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business, Silicon Valley Executive Center
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate of Completion "Get On Board" Program

      2020 Women on Boards
      May 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Black Leader of Influence 2025 San Diego Business Journal Feb 2025 This honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to their industries and communities.
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Cora T. Walker Outstanding Attorney Award National Bar Association Commercial Law Section Feb 2025 This award celebrates a National Bar Association member who has a longstanding history of supporting the Commercial Law Section and whose leadership and continued service has been exemplary.
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Junior Achievement San Diego Business Hall of Fame Lifetime Laureate Junior Achievement of San Diego Oct 2024 Inducted into the Junior Achievement San Diego Business Hall of Fame as a 2024 Lifetime Laureate. The award recognizes success in business and professional accomplishments combined with philanthropic contributions to the community.
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      SD500 Most Influential People San Diego Business Journal 2022 Selected SD500 Most Influential People (2020, 2021, 2022)
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Bernard E. Witkin Award of Excellence - Practice of Law San Diego Law Library Foundation Oct 2020
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Best Lawyers’ San Diego Product Liability Litigation - Defendants’ Lawyer of the Year Best Lawyers 2018 2018 and 2012
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Distinguished Alumni 2018 Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award University of San Diego School of Law 2018
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      The Best Lawyers in America (2010-2018) Best Lawyers 2018 Selected for inclusion (2010-2018)
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Woman of Dedication Award Salvation Army 2018
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      “Woman of the Year” California 79th Assembly District 2015
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal Women Worth Watching Profiles 2012
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Belva Lockwood Outstanding Service Award Lawyers Club 2011
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Community Service Award Sisters by Choice
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Frederick Douglas Award Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Listed by San Diego Super Lawyers® San Diego Super Lawyers - Listed by San Diego Super Lawyers® (2007-2023)- Listed by San Diego Super Lawyers® Top 25 Women (2007, 2012-2017)- Listed by San Diego Super Lawyers® Top 50 (2013)- Named by San Diego Super Lawyers® as one of the top 5 product liability defense attorneys in San Diego
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Outstanding Service Award National Bar Association
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession Award San Diego County Bar Association
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award San Diego Trial Lawyer Association
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Phenomenal Woman Award San Diego County Ethnic Minority Bar Association
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Top 50 Black Leaders of Influence in San Diego San Diego Business Journal Selected Top 50 Black Leaders of Influence in San Diego 2022 and 2025
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Women Who Mean Business Award San Diego Business Journal
    • Awarded to Vickie Turner
      Women of Distinction Award Women’s Inc.