Johnny Depp’s lawyer responded to rumors surrounding her relationship with him, calling them “sexist.”
People Magazine noted rumors circulated that Camille Vasquez was romantically involved with Depp.
Vasquez told the outlet, “I guess it comes with the territory of being a woman just doing her job.”
She added, “It’s disappointing that certain outlets kind of ran with it or said that my interactions with Johnny — who is a friend and I’ve known and represented for four-and-a-half years now — that my interactions in any way were inappropriate or unprofessional. That’s disappointing to hear.”
Vasquez explained she cares “very deeply about my clients, and we have obviously become close. But when I say we, I mean the entire team, and of course that includes Johnny.”
She continued, “And, I’m Cuban and Colombian. I’m tactile. What do you want me to say? I hug everyone. And I’m not ashamed about that.”
The attorney said her work is her “love,” adding, “When I love, I love really deeply.”
Commenting on Depp specifically, Vasquez told People, “This man was fighting for his life and it broke my heart to see him day in and day out have to sit there and listen to the most horrific allegations being made against him. And if I could provide any bit of comfort, then of course I would do that, whether it’s holding his hand or letting him know that we were there and we were going to fight for him because he deserved it.”
Additionally, Vasquez confirmed she has a boyfriend.
She said she is “very happy in my relationship” and stressed it is “unethical for us to date our clients.”
Later in the interview, Vasquez argued it is “an unethical charge being made. It’s sexist.”
She went on, “It’s unfortunate and it’s disappointing, but at the same time it kind of comes with the territory. I can’t say I was all that surprised.”
Earlier this week, International law firm Brown Rudnick announced Vasquez made partner, as IJR reported.
William Baldiga, chairman and CEO of Brown Rudnick, said, “We are delighted to welcome Camille to the partnership.”
Vasquez said in her own statement she is “delighted that Brown Rudnick has given me its full vote of confidence by having me join the partnership.”
She added, “I’m proud of the uniquely talented team I’ve had the privilege to lead, which exemplified teamwork and collaboration, and I look forward to continuing to represent Brown Rudnick’s culture of excellence.”
