Wesley Dunkirk

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Wesley Dunkirk protects public interests via litigation filed by state attorneys general, governments, and other public entities.

Wesley is currently part of the team litigating consumer protection and public nuisance claims against social media companies alleging, in part, that their platforms’ dangerous and addictive platform designs harm youth safety and wellbeing.

While completing his legal studies, Wesley externed with the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender. He also served as a research assistant for Dean Erwin Chemerinsky on issues of constitutional law and criminal procedure. Wesley gained experience in numerous litigation areas, including mass torts and human rights, while working as a summer associate for two California law firms. His pro bono work included protecting the rights of foster youth and advocating for police reform. In 2019, he worked as a legislative intern with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia writing policy briefs on issues including redistricting reform, voting rights, justice reform, and reproductive rights.

*Admitted only in CA, not admitted in DC. Practice supervised by Mimi Liu pursuant to DC App R. 49.

Blog Posts

September 29, 2022

Children say Instagram worsens their mental health Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Previn Warren

July 26, 2022

Nearly $4.25 billion Teva settlement a sign opioid litigation strategy is working to abate the crisis, help communities recover Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Joseph F. Rice

February 25, 2022

Significant opioid relief finally on the way Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Joseph F. Rice

News

March 25, 2026

New Mexico AG Prevails in Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms Inc.

by: Motley Rice

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan We

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Public Client

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgia State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2019
Law School Attended:
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D., 2024
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
2024, California
Reported Cases:
Casework: Social Media School Districts Lawsuit: School districts nationwide are suing social media companies. Find out whether your district is eligible to sue.; Technology and Media; Active Case; Teen Social Media Harm Lawsuit: Compulsive social media use has caused some children and teens to develop mental health issues, like depression and tendencies for self-harm. Lawsuits are being filed against social media companies to hold them accountable.; Technology and Media Consumer Fraud Protection; Active Case
ISLN:
1001598474

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