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Rachel Herd

Partner

T 206.757.8271 Seattle
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Rachel Herd focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, arguing cases in state and federal court and handling dozens of consumer and commercial arbitrations. Rachel regularly represents healthcare and technology clients on wide-ranging claims. She also defends clients in investigations and litigation brought by the Attorney General and Department of Justice. She works hard to understand her clients' needs and partners with them to efficiently obtain outcomes that meet their business objectives. Before joining DWT, Rachel worked as a law clerk in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and as an intern for the U.S. Department of Justice.

Practice Highlights

Litigator and trial lawyer

Substantial experience trying cases and arbitrations, including handling over 100 arbitrations, and successfully litigating complex disputes in state and federal courts across the country.

Partners with clients

Emphasizes being a true and trusted partner with clients by investing in and developing long-term relationships that lead to deep understanding of their business objectives, and successful legal results.

Healthcare issues

Regularly counsels and represents healthcare clients on numerous issues including premises liability, government investigations, fraud, and breach of contract claims.

Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2016
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2019
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2017
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2016
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 2016

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2015, summa cum laude
    • Editor, Seattle University Law Review
    • Women's Law Caucus
    • Public Relations Director, Seattle University Business Law Association
  • B.A., International Business, Minors in Spanish and Economics, Western Washington University, 2010
    • Sigma Iota Epsilon Honors Society
    • Student Spokesperson, Western Washington University Foundation

Languages

  • Spanish

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025

Background

    • Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 2015-2016
    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2014
    • Intern, King County Juvenile Court, Seattle
    • Intern, U.S. Department of Justice. Washington, D.C., 2013
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