Legal/judicial experience

Current Supreme Court Justice appointed by Governor Ferguson following a diverse, award-winning 26-year legal career as a Partner at K&L Gates.

Professional experience

Throughout career, led Appellate and Intellectual Property teams, and pro bono cases representing immigrant children, veterans, refugees, small businesses, and people experiencing homelessness.

Education

BA, Claremont McKenna College; MA, Oxford University; MA, London School of Economics; JD, Yale University

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 58. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Legal/judicial experience

41 years legal experience; trial judge (18 years, Ret.), trial lawyer (23 years). Rated AV Preeminent as a trial lawyer and Exceptionally Well Qualified (Judge and Supreme Court candidate).

Professional experience

Mediator and arbitrator (1990-2008); President, Federal Way School Board

Education

JD, Seattle University School of Law; BA, University of Puget Sound.

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 58. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.