Experience

Van Ness Feldman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  My practice focuses on land use, real estate, and environmental law. My real estate and environmental practices involve advising a broad range of clients in real property matters, including purchases and sales, extensive due diligence investigations, industrial waste issues, and environmental damage insurance disputes. My land use practice largely involves assisting clients with local zoning and state regulatory compliance, as well as counseling clients on the risks and opportunities of buying,… Show more My practice focuses on land use, real estate, and environmental law. My real estate and environmental practices involve advising a broad range of clients in real property matters, including purchases and sales, extensive due diligence investigations, industrial waste issues, and environmental damage insurance disputes. My land use practice largely involves assisting clients with local zoning and state regulatory compliance, as well as counseling clients on the risks and opportunities of buying, selling, and redeveloping contaminated property. I also advise clients undertaking development projects of all sizes on how to navigate federal, state, and local land use regulations.

• Summer Associate

  • May 2017 - Oct 2019

  At HCMP I research and write memorandums on various legal topics including environmental law, corporate law, civil procedure, and various other topics. I also draft basic contracts including easements. I have additionally attended oral arguments, bond closings, and client meetings.



Committee to Retain Judge Helen Halpert

• Greater Seattle Area

• Campaign Manager

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016

  As campaign manager for Judge Halpert I kept the campaign organized by answering emails, researching and implementing plan for candidate’s community outreach, and interacting with donors. Additionally, I attended numerous events on behalf of candidate to publicly advocate for Judge Halpert and attain support from key community and political groups. As campaign manager for Judge Halpert I kept the campaign organized by answering emails, researching and implementing plan for candidate’s community outreach, and interacting with donors. Additionally, I attended numerous events on behalf of candidate to publicly advocate for Judge Halpert and attain support from key community and political groups.



Forsberg & Umlauf

• Greater Seattle Area

• Administrative Clerk

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  At Forsberg & Umlauf I expanded my role from intern to Administrative Clerk, taking on additional responsibilities. In addition to working alongside file room staff, legal assistants, and paralegals, while also shadowing lawyers in arbitrations, court proceedings, depositions, and mediations, I also assisted the firm with special projects. While working at Forsberg & Umlauf I had the opportunity to read excellent legal writing and discuss cases and case strategy with various attorneys. At Forsberg & Umlauf I expanded my role from intern to Administrative Clerk, taking on additional responsibilities. In addition to working alongside file room staff, legal assistants, and paralegals, while also shadowing lawyers in arbitrations, court proceedings, depositions, and mediations, I also assisted the firm with special projects. While working at Forsberg & Umlauf I had the opportunity to read excellent legal writing and discuss cases and case strategy with various attorneys.



Carleton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

  I graduated from Carleton in June 2015 majoring in sociology/anthropology. Carleton taught me to analyze situations from the differing viewpoints of the various people within a social structure. Furthermore, Carleton taught me how to structure and deliver thesis driven ideas in verbal or written communication. I hope to use this knowledge to help improve my community. I believe through the use of public interest communications we can create stronger relationships between different groups of… Show more I graduated from Carleton in June 2015 majoring in sociology/anthropology. Carleton taught me to analyze situations from the differing viewpoints of the various people within a social structure. Furthermore, Carleton taught me how to structure and deliver thesis driven ideas in verbal or written communication. I hope to use this knowledge to help improve my community. I believe through the use of public interest communications we can create stronger relationships between different groups of people and resolve longstanding conflicts within our communities. During my time at Carleton I had the great fortune to play on the varsity baseball team and play in the jazz band. Show less I graduated from Carleton in June 2015 majoring in sociology/anthropology. Carleton taught me to analyze situations from the differing viewpoints of the various people within a social structure. Furthermore, Carleton taught me how to structure and deliver thesis driven ideas in verbal or written communication. I hope to use this knowledge to help improve my community. I believe through the use of public interest communications we can create stronger relationships between different groups of… Show more I graduated from Carleton in June 2015 majoring in sociology/anthropology. Carleton taught me to analyze situations from the differing viewpoints of the various people within a social structure. Furthermore, Carleton taught me how to structure and deliver thesis driven ideas in verbal or written communication. I hope to use this knowledge to help improve my community. I believe through the use of public interest communications we can create stronger relationships between different groups of people and resolve longstanding conflicts within our communities. During my time at Carleton I had the great fortune to play on the varsity baseball team and play in the jazz band. Show less



Forsberg & Umlauf

• Greater Seattle Area

• Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  At Forsberg & Umlauf I gained valuable experience learning the different roles and duties associated with civil litigation. I achieved this by working alongside file room staff, legal assistants, and paralegals, while also shadowing lawyers in arbitrations, court proceedings, depositions, and mediations. At Forsberg & Umlauf I gained valuable experience learning the different roles and duties associated with civil litigation. I achieved this by working alongside file room staff, legal assistants, and paralegals, while also shadowing lawyers in arbitrations, court proceedings, depositions, and mediations.



Campaign for Youth Justice

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Communications Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  As a Karel Communications Fellow I was assigned to work at the Campaign for Youth Justice. I spent my summer in Washington D.C. learning about the use of public interest communications to harness ideas used for the betterment of communities and market them to the general public. My work for CFYJ included handling external communications, which consisted of weekly news bulletins, surveys, print and video advertisements, and maintaining the CFYJ blog and website. In order to better target our… Show more As a Karel Communications Fellow I was assigned to work at the Campaign for Youth Justice. I spent my summer in Washington D.C. learning about the use of public interest communications to harness ideas used for the betterment of communities and market them to the general public. My work for CFYJ included handling external communications, which consisted of weekly news bulletins, surveys, print and video advertisements, and maintaining the CFYJ blog and website. In order to better target our message, I also researched national and state media lists for specific demographics. Show less As a Karel Communications Fellow I was assigned to work at the Campaign for Youth Justice. I spent my summer in Washington D.C. learning about the use of public interest communications to harness ideas used for the betterment of communities and market them to the general public. My work for CFYJ included handling external communications, which consisted of weekly news bulletins, surveys, print and video advertisements, and maintaining the CFYJ blog and website. In order to better target our… Show more As a Karel Communications Fellow I was assigned to work at the Campaign for Youth Justice. I spent my summer in Washington D.C. learning about the use of public interest communications to harness ideas used for the betterment of communities and market them to the general public. My work for CFYJ included handling external communications, which consisted of weekly news bulletins, surveys, print and video advertisements, and maintaining the CFYJ blog and website. In order to better target our message, I also researched national and state media lists for specific demographics. Show less



Safeco Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Claims, QA & Compliance Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Working at Safeco taught me about the insurance industry through hands-on experience working for the Claims, Quality Assurance, and Compliance group. Here I generated and sent out complicated business reports to employees across the nation using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Furthermore, I found and trained others on ways to expedite the process of running the reports without compromising data. I also had the opportunity to shadow co-workers working in various fields and roles… Show more Working at Safeco taught me about the insurance industry through hands-on experience working for the Claims, Quality Assurance, and Compliance group. Here I generated and sent out complicated business reports to employees across the nation using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Furthermore, I found and trained others on ways to expedite the process of running the reports without compromising data. I also had the opportunity to shadow co-workers working in various fields and roles in the company. Show less Working at Safeco taught me about the insurance industry through hands-on experience working for the Claims, Quality Assurance, and Compliance group. Here I generated and sent out complicated business reports to employees across the nation using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Furthermore, I found and trained others on ways to expedite the process of running the reports without compromising data. I also had the opportunity to shadow co-workers working in various fields and roles… Show more Working at Safeco taught me about the insurance industry through hands-on experience working for the Claims, Quality Assurance, and Compliance group. Here I generated and sent out complicated business reports to employees across the nation using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Furthermore, I found and trained others on ways to expedite the process of running the reports without compromising data. I also had the opportunity to shadow co-workers working in various fields and roles in the company. Show less



Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation

• Greater Seattle Area

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Learned basic economic strategies and the intricacies of working at an investment bank. Learned basic economic strategies and the intricacies of working at an investment bank.