Representative Experience
City of Burien v. State of Washington. Currently represent two non-governmental entities that are among the plaintiffs seeking to invalidate Initiative 722, the tax limitation measure enacted in November, 2000.

Legislature v. Locke. Represented the Washington Legislature in a challenge to the item veto authority of the governor. Handled briefing and oral argument to the Washington Supreme Court.

Lockheed Martin IMS v. California. Part of a team representing the State of California in litigation against Lockheed Martin IMS, arising out of a failed $130 million contract to develop a child support enforcement computer system. Seven week trial in 1999. Currently on appeal.

Northwest Forestry Association v. Forest Practices Board. Represented a timber industry trade group that successfully challenged the Board's practice of relying on emergency rather than permanent rules.

Prior Experience
Lobbyist, representing various interests before the Washington State Legislature and administrative agencies

Assistant director, Washington Department of Revenue

Judicial clerk for Justice Charles Johnson of the Washington Supreme Court

Publications and Presentations
"Politics Is More Important Than You Think," Washington State Bar News, September 2000

Organizer and presenter, Law School for Legislators, 2001

Adjunct professor, Legislative Process, Seattle University School of Law, 1998-present

Memberships and Activities
Washington State Bar Association, Legislative Committee, Vice-Chair, 2000-2001

BAR-PAC, Co-Chair, 1999-2001

King County Bar Association, Legislative Committee, Co-Chair, 1997-1999

Mandatory Arbitration Task Force, 2000-2001

King County Bar Foundation, Board of Trustees

Washington Appellate Project, Board of Directors

City Club, Board of Directors

Seattle University School of Law, Board of Visitors

Education
J.D., summa cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 1994

Lead articles editor, University of Puget Sound Law Review

B.A., Marquette University, 1969