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Overview
Sophie Rae C. Jeltema is an associate at Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, where she focuses her practice on bankruptcy, insolvency and business reorganization.
Ms. Jeltema received her undergraduate degree in political science and philosophy from San Diego State University in 2022. She obtained her J.D., cum laude, from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where she also served as a competitor for Chapman’s mock trial and moot court teams.
Prior to joining Raines Feldman Littrell, Ms. Jeltema served as an extern and then a law clerk to the Honorable Scott C. Clarkson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
Awards & Recognitions
- American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2024-2025, National Finalist, National Third Best Brief, Oklahoma Regional Champion
- Stetson National Pretrial Competition, 2024, Semifinalist
- American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2023-2024, Los Angeles Regional Champion
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
Publications
- Co-Author, The World of Interlocutory Bankruptcy Appeals, Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Roundtable, June 3, 2025