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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Law Offices of Joanna Plichta
1111 3rd Ave Ste 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101-3264
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Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
40 Under 40, Puget Sound Business Journal
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Outstanding Recent Alumna, Seattle University School of Law
2008
Pro Bono Litigator of the Year, Foster Pepper PLLC
2007
KCBA Motion for Revision Volunteer of the Year Award, King County Bar Association
2006
WSBA President's Scholar Essay Contest Award, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Women's Law Caucus Kellye Testy Scholarship Award,
2006
Access to Justice Institute's Public Service Distinction,
2005
CALI Legal Excellence, Family Law, CALI Legal Excellence
2004
CALI Legal Excellence, Child Family & State, CALI Legal Excellence
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Foster Pepper PLLC
Associations
2013 - Present
Federal Bar Association - WDWA - Ethics and Practice CommitteeCo-chair, Pro Bono Committee
2011 - Present
LAW Fund & Campaign for Equal JusticeBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Seattle University Law School Law Alumni BoarBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
United Way of King CountyLegal Steering Committee
2011 - Present
Seattle Post-Intelligencer OnlineCity Brights Writer
2010 - Present
Washington Attorneys Assisting Community OrganizationsBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
King County Bar Association Domestic Violence Impact ProjectSupervising Attorney
2007 - Present
National Association of Pro Bono CounselMember, Publications and Communications Committee
2007 - Present
Immigrant Families Advocacy Project, University of WashingtonAdvisory Board
2007 - Present
Seattle Area Pro Bono Counsels and CoordinatorsChair Elect
2006 - Present
Washington Young Lawyers Division (WYLD)Member
2004 - Present
Seattle-Gdynia Sister City AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
Board for Judicial Administration Filing Fee Work GroupCommittee Member
2008 - 2013
Foster Pepper Summer Associate Recruiting CommitteeCommittee Member
2005 - 2008
Access to Justice Institute, Seattle University School of LawPublic Service Liaison
2005 - 2007
New BeginningsCrisis Clinic Advocate
Education
2006
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
UW Law International Law Course
Using Law and Policy to Fight Violence Against Women and Children
2013
Tribal Economic Development: Protecting the Rights of Native Americans Through Nonprofit and Intellectual Property Law
Protecting Native Intellectual Property
2013
Foster Pepper Litigation Group Advocacy Series
Advanced Legal Writing and Editing
2012
Seattle University School of Law
Lawyering for a Just & Humane World
2011
WSBA Preadmission Program
Integrating Pro Bono into Legal Practice
2008
Representing Native Americans in Washington: An Indian and Tribal Law Primer CL
Representing Native Americans in Washington: An Indian and Tribal Law Primer CL
2008
Domestic Violence Protection Order Motion for Revision CLE
Comprehensive History of the Motion for Revision Project
2007
Social Justice Week Career Panel
Public Interest Law and Pro Bono Panel
2007
Seattle University School of Law, SU Law Days of Service Panel
How to Successfully Become a Public Interest Law Professional
2007
Pro Bono Partnerships and the Role of Public Service Organizations in Advancing Native American Rights
An Introduction to Basic Indian Law and Tribal Courts Training and CLE
2007
East King County Bar Association Pre-admission CLE
Making Community and Pro Bono a Comprehensive Part of Your Practice
2007
Domestic Violence Protection Order Revision Squad Training and CLE
History and Overview of the Motion for Revision Project and Team Mission
Publications
2011
Seattle Post Intelligencer
50% of Our Children “Not Ready to Succeed
2011
Washington State Bar News
Briefly About Me: Joanna Plichta Boisen
2011
Washington State Bar News
5 Steps to Pro Bono: How Your Law Firm Can Develop a Successful Program
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Ten Steps to a Domestic Violence Protection Order
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Forget Me Not: Working with Holocaust Survivors -
2010
King County Bar Association News
Five Ways to Make a Difference
2010
King County Bar Association News
Forget Me Not: Holocaust Survivor Community
2010
King County Bar Association News
Building Experience Through Pro Bono
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Free Family Law Help - Access to Advocacy
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
How To Get Free Legal Help
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
KCBA Providing Help and Hope in Hard Times
2010
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Greatest Gift
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Facing the Civil Legal Aid Catastrophe
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
A Street Kid Named Ruvin
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Helping Holocaust Heroes
2009
King County Bar Association News
Polish Heroes: Shedding Light on a Dark Time
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Pro Bono Revolution: Fundamental Change in Pro Bono Culture
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Pay to Play: Justice for All or Only for Those Who Can Afford It?
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Volunteer Efforts Help to Preserve Housing in King County - One Tenant at a Time
2009
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Not on the Books: Law Library To Be Cut from Budget
2009
King County Bar Association News
Center Stage: New UW Law Dean Kellye Testy
2009
King County Bar Association News
Bright Ideas, Big Plans: Native American Group Opens Eyes
2009
King County Bar Association News
From the School of Hard Knocks to a Diploma
2008
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Great Companies: Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Citizenship
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
Getting Past the Fear of Saying Pro Bono
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
Federal Bar Pro Bono Offers Easy Resolution
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
More Firms Leaping into Pro Bono
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
Profile on David Soukup: Mi CASA Es Su CASA
2008
King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
Profile on Starbuck's Lucy Helm: Filling the Pro Bono Cup
2007
King County Washington Women Lawyers Newsletter
Advancing Women's Rights Through Breast Cancer Litigation
2007
King County Bar Bulletin
Giving A Voice to Native American Rights
2007
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Foster Pepper Proactive About Providing Access to Justice
2007
King County Bar Bulletin
Pro Bono Making Corporate Inroads
2006
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Foster Pepper Enhances Pro Bono Program
2006
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Promoting Pro Bono
2006
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Pro Bono Work - A Diverse Mix of Activities
2006
Foster Pepper PLLC News
Pro Bono Annual Report
2006
Washington State Bar News
Restoring Faith in the Independent Judiciary through Greer's Story
2006
Languages
Polish