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Résumé
License
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17 years since Deanna L. Dawson was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1994 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Executive Director at
Suburban Cities Association
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2011–present
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Director of Federal Affairs & Diversity Initiatives at
Justice at Stake
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2009–2011
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Executive Director at
Snohomish County
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2006–2008
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City Councilmember at
City of Edmonds
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2001–2008
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Attorney at
The Law Offices of Deanna Dawson
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2005–2006
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Judge pro tempore at
Courts in King and Snohomish County
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1998–2006
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Attorney at
TeamChild
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2005–2005
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Staff Attorney at
Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One
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2000–2004
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Attorney at
Merrick, Hofstedt, & Lindsey
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1998–2000
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Attorney at
Snohomish County Public Defender Association
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1995–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Vassar College |
Philosophy |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Making a Difference for Women Award |
Soroptimist International of Sno-King |
2006 |
| Member of the Year |
Washington Women Lawyers, Snohomish County Chapter |
2005 |
| Member of the Year |
Washington Women Lawyers, Snohomish County Chapter |
2002 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board Member |
Community Transit |
2008-present
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| Board Member |
Sound Transit |
2008-present
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| Board Member |
TeamChild |
2005-present
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| Member |
Legislative Committee, Washington State Bar Association |
2003-present
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Washington State Bar Association |
1994-present
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| Board Member |
Washington Women Lawyers |
2002-2007
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Snohomish County Bar Association |
1995-2007
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| President |
Washington Women Lawyers, Snohomish County Chapter |
2004-2006
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| President |
Association of Snohomish County Cities and Towns |
2005
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Accidents Involving Motorcycles, Buses, Rental Cars, Bicycles, and Other ‘Specialized’ Vehicles |
Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook (Wash. St. Bar Assoc. 2d ed. 2001) |
2001 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| The Impact of Workforce Development Councils on the Local Economy |
Washington Workforce Association Conference — Building the World’s Best Workforce |
2006 |
| An Overview of Public Safety in Snohomish County |
Leadership Snohomish County |
2006 |
| Ethical Considerations in the Collection of Attorney Fees |
Washington Women Lawyers CLE — Show Me the Money: Collection of Debts and Judgments |
2005 |
| The Importance of Mentoring |
Seattle University Law School/King County Washington Women Lawyers "Pearls of Wisdom" Lecture Series |
2004 |
| Alternative Legal Practices in a Down Economy |
University of Washington School of Law/Washington Women Lawyers Panel Discussion |
2003 |
| An Overview of District Courts |
Washington Women Lawyers, Snohomish County Chapter, Continuing Legal Education Seminar — District Court Practice |
2002 |
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