Practices
Education
Mediation Training, Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, 2011
J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1978, Washington Law Review, Moot Court Honor Board
B.A., University of Washington, 1975, magna cum laude, With Distinction in History, Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
Supreme Court of Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Courts for the districts of Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Michigan and the District of Columbia
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Member, American Bar Association, Environment
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, WSBA Land Use and Environmental Mediation Committee
Member, Washington Mediation Association
Member, Seattle-King County Bar Association
Community Activities
Member, King County Charter Review Commission (2018-2019)
Board of Directors, Forterra, Seattle (2016 - Present)
Board of Directors, Public Radio International, Minneapolis (2001-present)
Chair of the Board (2009-2011)
Board of Directors, Museum of History and Industry (2011-2016)
Board of Trustees, Seattle Public Library (1997-2006)
President (2002-2003)
Chair of Facilities Committee (1999-2006)
Board of Trustees, Seattle Public Library Foundation (2005-2009)
Nominating Committee, Totem Girl Scout Council Board of Directors (2001-2004)
Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of Western Washington (1993-1998)
Board of Directors, Seattle Children’s Museum (1987-1991)
President (1990-1991)
Member, City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board (1983-1989)
Awards & Honors

Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Rated.
Chosen by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, and Natural Resources Law, 2011-2019.
Selected to the Washington State Super Lawyers list for 2010 and 2012-2018.
Selected by Super Lawyers to the Top 50 Women Lawyers List in Washington for 2016 .
Chosen for individual recognition for Environment in Washington State by Chambers USA, 2013-2018.
Listed in the International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers.
Listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers.