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Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D. magna cum laude, 1996
- The Evergreen State College, B.A., 1990
- The Lakeside School, 1985
Work Experience
- Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP, Partner, 2007-2021
- Law Offices of Miles A. Yanick PC, Principal, 2005-2006
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Associate, 2001-2005
- McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC, Associate, 2000-2001
- King County Prosecutor's Office (Civil), Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1999-2000
- Riddell Williams PS, Associate, 1997-1999
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Carolyn R. Dimmick, United States District Court, Western District of Washington, 1996-1997
Bar Admissions
- Washington State
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Recognition & Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2021
- Selected to Washington Super Lawyers, 2010-2021
- Selected to Washington Super Lawyers Top 100 List, 2017-2019
- Selected to Washington Rising Stars, 2004, 2006
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0 Rating on Avvo.com
Professional Associations & Leadership
- Washington State Bar Association
- Collaborative Professionals of Washington, Board of Trustees, 2021-present
- Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, Co-Chair, Local Rules Committee, 2010-2015
- Washington State Bar Association TEDRA Litigation Committee, Real Property Probate and Trust Section, 2006-present
- Mediator, King County Dispute Resolution Center, 2010-2012
- Mediator, Snohomish County Dispute Resolution Center, 2007-2010
- King County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee, 2006-2011
- King County Bar Association Community Legal Services Committee, 2000-2003
- King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Program, 2001-2002
- King County Bar Association Housing Justice Project, 1998-1999
- King County Bar Association Lake City Neighborhood Legal Clinic, 1997-2000
- Pro Bono Panel, US District Court, Western District of Washington, 2002-2003
Publications and Presentations
- Finessing the Fine Print: Agreements to Arbitrate and Covenants not to Compete, Washington Association of Corporate Counsel, presenter, 2014
- Covering Your Bases: Practical Tips to Deal with and Avoid Litigation, Washington Association of Corporate Counsel, presenter, 2013
- Trial by Agreement and the Local Rules, Federal Bar Association CLE, panelist, 2012
- Spoliation Basics for Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers, Washington State Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust, author, 2012
- The Art of Arbitration: A Symposium of Practice Tips, Crucial Updates, Forms and Checklists, Washington State Bar Association CLE, panelist, 2012
- A Discussion of the Proposed Amendments to the Local Civil Rules, Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington CLE, presenter and panelist, 2012
- Rules 26 and 56 Under Federal Amendment, KCBA Bar Bulletin, March 2011Upcoming Changes to the Federal Rules, Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington News, Winter 2011, Fall 2010
- Posthumous Conception and the Inheritance Rights of Posthumously Conceived Children, King County Bar Association Annual Probate Litigation CLE, presenter, 2006
- Panel discussion: Alternative Dispute Resolution at Middle Age, Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington Continuing Legal Education, moderator, 2006
- TEDRA Litigation CLE, Lorman Education Services, presenter, 2004
- Stepping into Federal Court and Avoiding the Procedural Boot, Lorman Education Services, presenter, 1999
Community Involvement
- University of Washington Medical Center, palliative care volunteer, 2015-2017
- Evergreen Healthcare, hospice volunteer, 2012-2013
- Seattle Insight Meditation Society, Board of Trustees, 2011-2017
- Swedish Hospital, hospice volunteer, 2010-2011
- Bright Water School, Board of Trustees, 2007-2011