Honors and Awards:

• WSTLA Law Student Public Service Award, 1991
• Rising Star in Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2001
• Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2005
• Awarded the Best of CLE designation for her presentation on The Law of Adjoining Properties, Washington State Bar Association, 2006
• Washington Super Lawyer; Practice Areas: Eminent Domain, Real Estate & Business Litigation, 2011

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Washington State Department of Licensing, Certified Instructor, Real Estate Law/Real Estate Finance/Real Estate Closing Practices/Property Management & Leasing/Legal Aspects/Ethics & Standards of Practice, No. I2051, Expires August 21, 2007

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Washington Minority Bar Association Collaboration Project, Chair
• Washington State Association for Justice Member
• Gonzaga University School of Law, Board of Advisors, September 2010 to Present
• King County Superior Court Arbitrator, 1999 - Present
• YLD Programs Committee, King County Bar Association, 1993 - 1995
• Judicial Appreciation Dinner Committee, King County Bar Association, 1994 - 1995
• Washington State Bar Association, Litigation, Real Property Sections, admitted November 1991
• Condemnation Committee, American Bar Association, Real Property Section
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
• United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Pro bono/Community Service:

• National Football League Youth Impact Program, Sponsor, February 2010 to Present
• King County Bar Association, FLI Program, 2011 to Present
• Washington Women Lawyers, Board Member and Heritage Vice President, October 2011 to Present
• University of Washington Big W Club, Steward, December 2007 to October 2010. Steward of Student Athlete Relations, Dec. 2007 to Fall 2009; Secretary, June 2005 to November 2008, Board Member, June 2002 to October 2010. Co-Creator of Student Athlete Mentoring Program
• University of Washington Tyee Board of Advisors Athlete Alumni Advancement SubCommitte, June 1007 to December 2008
• University of Washington Pre-Title 9 Dinner Committee, January 2006 - April 2001
• University of Washington Women's Center, Board Member and Human Trafficking Task Force, July 2009 to September 2011
• Board Member, University of Washington Swimming Alumni, September 1998 - Spring 2009
• Husky Swimming Foundation, Board Member, January 2010 to Present, President, Spring 2009 to December 2009
• University of Washington Alumni Advisory Committee for Head Swimming Coach Search, August 2006 
• University of Washington Athletic Department Hall of Fame Selection Committe, 2004

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Essentials of Real Estate, November 1993 and February 1995
• Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Estate for the Non Real-Estate Practitioner, March 1999
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Paralegal's Role in the Real Estate Transaction in Washington, June 1999
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, The Law of Adjoining Properties: Handling Matters Relating to Neighboring Lands, May, 2003. Topic: Principles of Boundary Law
• Speaker, COLDWELL BANKER BAIN, Mercer Island Washington, September 2003, Topic: A Practical Approach to Boundary Disputes What Does a Realtor Do?
• Speaker, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boundary Disputes, Ethics & Practical Solutions, October 2003. Topics: Theories of Boundary Disputes, Ethics & Practical Solutions
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Title Law: Problems & Solutions, November 2003. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethical Considerations, Access & Road Issues
• Speaker, HALF MOON LLC, Practical Real Estate Title Skills in Washington, December 2003, Topic: Constructing a Chain of Title
• Catherine Cecily Clark, Video Trial Transcripts: A Review of Washington's Current System, 26 GONZ. L. REV. 585, 1991
• West Legal Ed. Online, http://www.westlegaledcenter.com/, Mastering Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance in Washington, Fall 2003
• John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998 CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE (N. Sweeney ed.), Contributing Author, Correction or Withdrawal of a Bid: A State Law Survey, 1998
• Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 1999 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE, December 1999. Topic: Acquisition of Private Property for Public Projects, 1999
• Speaker, WASHINGTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND, Purchase & Sale Seminar for Non-Profit Developers, May 1999. Topic: Negotiation Strategies, 1999
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Paralegal's Role in the Real Estate Transaction in Washington, December 2000. Topic: Title Insurance, 2000
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, December 2001. Topics: Title Insurance and Closing the Transaction, 2001
• Speaker, LORMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Real Property Security Instruments in Washington, December 2001. Topic: Liens Against Real Property, 2001
• Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2002 REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE, Title to Real Estate: Problems & Solutions, December 2002. Topic: Title Insurance, 2002
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Title Law: Problems & Solutions, August 2002. Topic: Title Insurance, 2002
• King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 20, Issue 11, July 2002, 15 Practical Points for Writing a Brief, 2002
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Mastering Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance in Washington, May 2003. Topics: Ethical Considerations and Title Insurance Claims and Litigation, 2003
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, January 2003. Topics: Title Insurance and Closing the Transaction, 2003
• King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 21, Issue 10, June 2003, Valuation of Leisure Time, 2003
• King County Bar Association, BAR BULLETIN, Volume 21, Issue 11, July 2003, Profile of James F. Nagle, 2003
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, The Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Washington, February 2004. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethics and Closing the Transaction, 2004
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, An Advanced Look at Washington Real Estate Law, August 2004. Topics: Title Insurance, Ethics and Closing the Transaction, 2004
• Speaker, INSTITUTE FOR PARALEGAL EDUCATION, The Essential Title Examination Guide for Washington Paralegals, September 2004. Topics: Title Problems? No Problem & Five Things You Need to Know About Title Insurance, 2004
• Speaker, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE WOMEN, Northwest Region Conference, October 2004. Topics: Title Insurance Policies, Ethics & Escrow Disputes, 2004
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Washington Real Estate Title Law, October 2004. Topics: Commercial and Residential Title Examination & Ethics, 2004
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Meeting the Challenges of Washington Real Estate Titles & Title Insurance, February 2005. Topic: The Anatomy of a Real Estate Title, 2005
• Speaker, EAST KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, October 19, 2005, Topic: Practical Solutions to Boundary Disputes, 2005
• Speaker, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE WOMEN, Seattle Puget Sound Association LPO Seminar, March 2005. Topics: Title Insurance & Ethics, 2005
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, An Advanced Look at Washington Real Estate Law, July 2005. Topics: Title Law and Ethical Obligations in Real Estate, 2005
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Meeting the Challenges of Washington Real Estate Title: Identifying Defects and Finding Solutions, November 2005. Topic: The Anatomy of a Real Estate Title & Ethics, 2005
• Speaker, LAW SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL, Government Takings, December 2005. Topic: Loss of Income & Other Damages: The Property Owner's Perspective, 2005
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION,Best of CLE 2006, December, 2006, Topic:  The Law of Adjoining Properties, 2006
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Title Issues, December 2006. Topics: The Concept of Marketable Title and Avoiding Ethical Issues in Real Estate, 2006
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Eminent Domain: Legal Updated, October 2006. Topic: Key Eminent Domain Concepts, 2006
• Speaker, WSBA Boundary Law Seminar, July 2006, Topic: Theories Relating to Boundary Disputes & Ethics, 2006
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Easements in Washington, February 2006. Topics: Foundational Principles of Easements and Effectively Resolving Easement Disputes, 2006
• Speaker, WSBA Litigation Section Midyear, June 2006, Topic Real Estate Mock Expert Witness Examination, 2006
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE,  A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Easements, February 2007.  Topics:  Foundational Principles of Easements and Effectively Resolving Easement Disputes, 2007
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Second Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, July 2007.  Topic:  Critical Title Insurance Tips and Strategic Considerations, 2007
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE. Road and Access Law:  Successfully Handling Disputes, August 2007.  Topics:  Current Case Law and Legislative Update and Ins and Outs of Private Road Creation and Use, 2007
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Real Estate Title Defects, October 2007.  Topics:  Ethical Considerations and Access and Road Issues, 2007
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient, January, 2008.  Topics:  The Importance of Title to the Real Estate Transaction and Ethical Considerations in a Real Estate Transaction, 2008
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE. A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Easements, March 2008.  Topics:  Foundational Principles of Easements, 2008
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, View Covenants, Easements, Liens & Encombering Title, April 2008.  Topic: Consensual & Non-Consensual Liens, 2008
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, In-Depth Title Insurance Principles, June 2008. Topics: Avoiding Ethical Disputes, 2008
• WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Property Deskbook Editorial Board, 2007-2008 and Chaptor Authori: Insuring Interests in Real Propery., 2009
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Boundary Law Seminar, February 2009. Topic: Theories Relating to Boundary Disputes and Ethics, 2009
• Speaker & Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Neighborhood Battles- Dealing with Warring Neighbors, October 2010. Topic: Yes, There are Legal Theories! & Panel Discussion on Common Fact Patterns, 2010
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Litigating Disputes Over Easements & Restrictive Covenants, November 2009. Topics: Presenting Your Case & Real Life Ethics in Property Disputes, 2010
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITTUE, Current Challenges in Local Government Law, November 2010. Topics: Zoning & Code Enforcement Issues, 2010
• Speaker & Co-Chair, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Parallel Universes: The Intersection Betweeen Estates & Trusts and Real Property Issues, December 2010.  Topics: Real Property Statutory & Case Law Update and Creditors Claims in Probate and Trust Matters: A Black Hole, 2010
• Speaker, KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Women & Professionalism, January 2011.  Topic: A panel discussion on professionalism, stereotypes, diversity, anti-bias, reputation, integrity, collegiality and fun, 2011
• Speaker & Co-Chair, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Are you Ready for the Media? Will It Be Your Big Break? March 2011. Topic: Are You Hiding in Plain Cite? Websites, Listservs, Public Blogging and Networking Websites & Panel Discussion on "How Do You Talk to the Press?", 2011
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Real Estate Mid-Year Seminar, April 2011.  Topic: Disclosure & Ethics in the World of the Economic Loss Rule, 2011
• Speaker, NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, Resolving Real Estate Title Defects, November 2011. Topic: Ethical Considerations, 2011
• Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Ethics and Social Media.  October 2011. Topic: Social Media: Common Sense & Ethics, 2011
• Scheduled Speaker, WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Spokane's Annual Ethics Seminar & Webcast, December 2011. Topic: The Perfect Storm: Social Media/Electronic Disovery Meets the RPC's , 2011

Representative Clients:

• James Gorman IV v. City of Woodinville, ___ Wn. App. ___, 249 P.3d 1040 (March 21, 2011) review granted ___ Wn.2d ___ (August 8, 2011) scheduled for hearing January 19, 2011 (Successful appeal and reinstatement of case of property owner’s claim of adverse possession to property conveyed to public entity.  City claimed voluntary conveyance of property to it terminated adverse possession claim, a case of first impression nationally.)
• Beriault v. King, No. 61636-6-I (February 9, 2009, Unpublished Opinion) (Successful defense of trial court order invalidating deed of trust based on incomplete legal description; client awarded attorneys fees by trial court and appellate court)
• Neckas v. Holt , 96 Wn. App. 1009 (June 21, 1999, Unpublished Opinion) review denied, 139 Wn.2d 1024 ( February 8, 2000 ) (Successful defense of appeal from trial court award to client case involved adverse possession claim by neighbor)
• M.A. Mortenson Company, Inc. v. Timberline Software Corporation, et al., 140 Wn.2d 568, 998 P.2d 305 ( May 4, 2000 ) (First case in Washington on the efficacy of software licensing agreements)
• Faulkner v. Racquetwood Village Condominium Association, et al. , 106 Wn. App. 483, 23 P.3d 1135 ( June 4, 2001 ), review denied (December 2001) (Successful defense of condominium unit owner against claim by crime victim and homeowners association for damages from a crime which originated in common area of condominium)
• Gaylord v. Snohomish County et al., No. 46663-1-I (November 26, 2001, Unpublished Decision) (Successful defense against attorneys fee claim by Snohomish County under Land Use Petition Act)
• Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center, 110 Wn. App. 689, 42 P.3d 440 (No. 48157-6-I March 18, 2002, review denied October 29, 2002) (Reversal of trial court dismissal on summary judgment case involves the Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act)
• Currin v. Raff, No. 50557-2-I (April 21, 2003, Unpublished Opinion), review denied, December 2, 2003 (Successful defense of restraining order against neighbor preventing trespass and summary judgment quieting title against neighbor's claims of adverse possession)
• City of Lynnwood v. Video Only, Inc. 118 Wn. App. 674, 77 P.3d 378 (2003), review denied January 7, 2004 (Successfully argued in a challenge to public use and necessity in an eminent domain action that the project must be considered as a whole and not be limited to the single property named in the suit)
• Kubec v. Zuluaga, No. 54091-2-I (July 5, 2005, Unpublished Opinion) (Successful defense of summary judgment awarding purchaser client damages and attorneys fees against seller relating to seller's fraud and misrepresentation relating to real property)

Educational Background:

• University of Washington, Seattle, WA, B.A. in History & Political Science, 1985