Professional
Highlights
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Appointed as pro bono counsel for former employee of U.S. Customs and
Border Security in appeal before the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,
challenging dismissal of claims on summary judgment. Prepared briefing
and delivered oral argument relating to the Federal Tort Claims Act, preemption
under the Civil Service Reform Act, and various state law claims.
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Defended engineering consultants in parallel civil actions before federal
district court and AAA dispute resolution, which involved former employer's
claims for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and
Lanham Act trademark infringement. After a full hearing on the merits,
obtained a full defense verdict, including an award of costs.
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Delivered oral argument before the Washington Court of Appeals in matter
involving the Federal Arbitration Act and state-law preemption issues.
• Represented
various brokerage and financial services firms in a variety of matters
in state and federal court and before NASD, NYSE, and FINRA arbitration
tribunals.
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Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics,
a legal and professional publication, in 2008.
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Through the Innocent Project Northwest, worked on the case of Ted Bradford,
the first convicted person exonerated based on DNA testing in Washington
State.
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Extern to The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit, 2004.
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Teaching Fellow, University of Washington School of Law, Legal Research
& Writing Program.
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Admitted to practice before the Washington State Supreme Court, the United
States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington,
and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Appeared pro hac vice in Oregon and Nevada.
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Professional
and Community Activities
American Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
Asian Bar Association of Washington
Selected
Publications and Presentations
"Australia's 'Most Extreme Case': A New Alternative for U.S. Medical
Malpractice Liability Reform," Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
(2004).
Education
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2004. Order
of the Barristers. Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal, 2002 -
2004. Moot Court Honor Board, 2003 - 2004; Executive Board; Hon. Thomas
Tang Moot Court Competition: Regional Champion, National Finalist Team
& Runner-up Best Individual Oralist.
University of Georgia, A.B.J. (Journalism) & B.A. (Religious Studies),
magna cum laude, with honors, 2001.
University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1998-1999.
Outside
Interests
I enjoy spending time with friends and family and dabble in a wide array
of sports and outdoor activities. When time permits, I also enjoy traveling
to foreign destinations.
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