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Soojin Elise Kim

Soojin Elise Kim

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% State, Local And Municipal Law
    14 years
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Reason: In-House Counsel

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Ms. Kim is a Senior Port Counsel with the Port of Seattle where she advises clients in the Aviation, Seaport and Corporate divisions on municipal and... more

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5 star rating

“Exceptional Lawyer”

Posted by: a Licensing client, 2007-11-25 about 4 years ago.

Client Review: I believe that Soojin Kim is an outstanding lawyer who demonstrates commitment to her work, gains the trust of her clients, and is knowledgeable in... more
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5 star rating

“Very Thorough”

Posted by: a Real Estate client, 2007-07-03 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Soojin has provided excellent direction and advice on very complex real estate matters that have led to cooperative settlements rather than lengthy... more
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since Soojin Elise Kim was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1996 01/31/2012

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Port Counsel at Port of Seattle 2008–present
Assistant City Attorney at City of Everett/City Attorney's Office 2006–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Williams College English Literature BA - Bachelor of Arts 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2009
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award 2005
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Judicial Recommendation Committee member Washington State Bar Association 2005-2008
Judicial Evaluation Committee Member Asian Bar Association of Washington 2003-2005
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
"The constructive discharge claim in Washington and the employer's ability to defend against it: the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders," Washington State Bar Association Bar News 2005
"Family and Medical Leave Act Changes Requested" Puget Sound Business Journal 2005
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Public Records Act What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings in Washington 2008
Government takings/real property/valuation Eminent Domain Law Seminar 2004
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