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

University of Nevada-Las Vegas BS in Accounting
1974 - 1978Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Accounting
University of San Diego School of Law
1979 - 1982Doctor of Law (J.D.) LawActivities and Societies: Law Review
Experience

Luce Forward Hamilton and Scripps
Aug 1982 - Oct 1998PartnerMs. Turner was a trial attorney representing and advising product manufacturers on risk mitigation and related product issues.

Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP
Oct 1998 - Dec 2021Partner EmeritusVickie 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 - nowIndependent Board MemberIndependent Director serving on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominations/Governance Committees

University of California San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees
Aug 2023 - nowIndependent Board MemberCurrently serving on the Audit Committee
Licenses & Certifications
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Corporate Board Readiness
Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business, Silicon Valley Executive CenterMar 2024 
Certificate of Completion "Get On Board" Program
2020 Women on BoardsMay 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerBlack 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 TurnerCora 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 TurnerJunior 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 TurnerSD500 Most Influential People San Diego Business Journal 2022 Selected SD500 Most Influential People (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerBernard E. Witkin Award of Excellence - Practice of Law San Diego Law Library Foundation Oct 2020
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerBest Lawyers’ San Diego Product Liability Litigation - Defendants’ Lawyer of the Year Best Lawyers 2018 2018 and 2012
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerDistinguished Alumni 2018 Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award University of San Diego School of Law 2018
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerThe Best Lawyers in America (2010-2018) Best Lawyers 2018 Selected for inclusion (2010-2018)
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerWoman of Dedication Award Salvation Army 2018
- Awarded to Vickie Turner“Woman of the Year” California 79th Assembly District 2015
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerFeatured in Profiles in Diversity Journal Women Worth Watching Profiles 2012
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerBelva Lockwood Outstanding Service Award Lawyers Club 2011
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerCommunity Service Award Sisters by Choice
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerFrederick Douglas Award Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerListed 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 TurnerOutstanding Service Award National Bar Association
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerOutstanding Service to the Legal Profession Award San Diego County Bar Association
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerOutstanding Trial Lawyer Award San Diego Trial Lawyer Association
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerPhenomenal Woman Award San Diego County Ethnic Minority Bar Association
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerTop 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 TurnerWomen Who Mean Business Award San Diego Business Journal
- Awarded to Vickie TurnerWomen of Distinction Award Women’s Inc.
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