Child Welfare • Dependency • Adoption • Administrative • Minor Guardianship • Family
Professional Experience
Carey & Lillevik, PLLC
Attorney at Law
Seattle, Washington
2019 – 2022
Attorney practicing dependency law, family law, administrative law, adoption, minor guardianship, and child welfare law.
Carey & Lillevik, PLLC
Legal Intern
Seattle, Washington
2018 – 2019
Direct work with Linda Lillevik and Ann M. Carey practicing dependency law, family law, administrative law, juvenile justice, adoption, school discipline, criminal law, third party custody, and child welfare law.
King County Superior Court
Choose 180 Program Youth Coordinator
Seattle, Washington
2016 – 2018
Coordinated diversion program for youth. Increased accessibility of program and fostered post-diversion support for participants.
King County Superior Court
Legal Administrative Specialist II
Seattle, Washington
2015 – 2016
Supported Choose 180 and Truancy programs through the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
King County Treasury Department: Foreclosure
Legal Administrative Specialist II
Seattle, Washington
2016
Determined and notified parties with legal interest in foreclosure properties.
King County Superior Court
Administrative Intern
Seattle, Washington
2014 – 2015
Supported Civil Department, Choose 180 Program, and Truancy Program through the King County Superior Court.
Professional Licenses
Washington State Bar Association
Admitted 2019
Professional Mediation Skills Training Program
Completed 2018
Education
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington
Juris Doctorate, 2019
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Baccalaureate, 2016
Major: Law, Societies, and Justice
Minors: Human Rights and Diversity
Public Service
Pro Bono Legal Services
Attorney at Law, 2020 — 2022
Washington State Bar Association
Seattle, Washington
As recognized by the Washington State Bar Association, provided more than 50 annual hours of pro bono legal services.
Children and Youth Advocacy Clinic
Participant, 2017-2018
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington
Worked in partnership with The Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons to represent youth clients in dependency and child welfare cases.
Collaborated with the University of Washington School of Nursing and other community partners to address youth homelessness in Seattle by creating Day Centers and other accessible resources.
Most Dangerous Offenders and Homicide and Violent Crimes Division
Legal Extern, 2016
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Seattle, Washington
Direct case work with trial attorneys in the Most Dangerous Offenders and Homicide and Violent Crimes Division at the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Book Club in Partnership with University Beyond Bars
Participant, 2015—2015
Washington State Reformatory
Marysville, Washington
Participant in regular book club, with currently incarcerated inmates, at the Washington State Reformatory.
Concerned Lifer's Organization
Intern, 2013—2014
Washington State Reformatory
Marysville, Washington
Direct work with and advocacy for currently incarcerated inmates at the Washington State Reformatory.
Dream Project Mentor
Volunteer Mentor, 2012—2013
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Mentored high school students and assisted with applications for college and other post-high school opportunities.
Mentor
Volunteer Mentor, 2011—2012
Henry M. Jackson High School
Mill Creek, Washington
Mentored high school students.
Volunteer
Volunteer, 2006—2012
Various Domestic Violence Organizations
Everett, Washington
Provided support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
Awards
University of Washington School of Law
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Washington School of Law
Pro Bono Honors, 2019
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Recognition, 2012