Katherine C Chamberlain

Katherine C Chamberlain

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

705 Second Ave Ste 1500, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

705 Second Ave Ste 1500, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Katherine C Chamberlain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Lawyer

Katie is a very talented and passionate attorney that believes in the work she is preforming. She represented me in a pregnancy discrimination case. Katie's experience, as well as, wealth of knowledge in employment discrimination was apparent from the moment I met with her. She kept me informed th...e entirety of my case, which made me feel like I was her most important client. As my case progressed, it was evident to me that Katie was personally invested in ensuring I had a successful outcome. Katie helped me focus during stressful times and always exuded confidence. She is honest, hard-working, and patient. It was because of Katie that I had a favorable outcome; better than I could have ever imagined. Katie, thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Exceptional and Outstanding Attorney

In our situation Katie assisted with a very complex employment discrimination matter with a lot of moving parts. Katie is an outstanding litigator/negotiator whose compassion for her work and her clients shines through. From the start of her work on our case it was obvious she was very knowledgeabl...e about employment/labor law and as the case progressed it became clear that not only did Katie believe in our case- but that she was personally invested in seeing us have a successful resolution. Her communication with us on every matter big or small was timely and clear. Her patience and willingness to explain the process on any issue was commendable. Her honesty is admirable. She kept us grounded in moments of stress and remained steadfast throughout the process. She often made us feel as if we were her only or most important client. The support staff at her firm was outstanding too. In the end our case resolution was better than we had hoped for when we started. It has made a big difference in our future. Though my hope is that I will never again need the services of an attorney, should that need again arise, I know who I want in my corner. Thank you Katie!

Posted by Andi | February 18, 2015

Superb attorney

Katie is a very talented passionate lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and unsurpassed integrity. She represented me in a complex employment discrimination/retaliation case. Throughout the time we worked together, she kept me constantly informed and never pressured me to make any decision. We settled ...before trial (even before depositions) for far more than I imagined possible. This was entirely due to her careful preparation, impeccable strategy, and strong negotiation skills. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Posted by Kelly | October 28, 2012

Katherine C. Chamberlain

Katie did more than just settle my claim in a fair and just manner, she helped me to stay focused on the goal of justice and not be side tracked by other issues. Katie responded quickly to all my concerns, keeping me informed of progress on my case. I never felt I was placed on the back burner. Katie... is a kind, good person who actually believes in the work she does. She spoke for me when I was not able to speak for myself and helped me find resolution and closure.

Posted by Tina | September 27, 2012

Katie is a good lawyer

Katie is sweet, smart and will work hard for you. Katy rilly cares about each case and gives her all. Thank you Katie.

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Katherine C Chamberlain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Heipt

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 04

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"Katie Chamberlain is a tremendous trial attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal community. She has a passion for fighting injustice, particularly when it comes to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and other civil rights violations. She always gives 100% to her clients and achieves great results. I fully endorse and recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

New Lawyer Member Service Award, Oregon State Bar

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2007 - Present

Attorney, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Chanti & Zennache

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Walters Chanti & Zennache

2004 - 2004

Court Certified Intern, Lane County Legal Aid Service, Inc.

2003 - 2003

Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court of Eugene, OR

Associations

2017 - Present

King County Labor & Employment Section

Trustee

2014 - Present

Legal Voice

Intake Committee

2014 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Legislative Committee

2009 - Present

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference

Planning Committee Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted

2009 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

2008 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Admitted

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

2004 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Admitted

2004 - Present

United States District Court of Oregon

Admitted

2012 - 2018

Legal Voice

Board of Directors

2009 - 2011

Washington Young Lawyers Division

CLE Committee Member

2008 - 2011

Legal Voice, Self Help Committee

Member

2006 - 2007

Lane County Bar Association, Employment Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2007

Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division

Chair, Law School Outreach Committee

2005 - 2007

Head Start of Lane County

Board Member

Education

2004

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2019

NALS of Washington - Super Saturday CLE Education Conference

Sex Harassment in the Workplace: How to Spot It & How to Stop It

2018

WSBA's 1st Annual Women's History Month Program: The #MeToo Movement and Employment Law

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

2018

WSBA Mini CLE Update

2019: The Coming Changes to Family and Parental Leave: What Employees, Employers, and Union Lawyers Should Know

2018

WELA's Trying Employment Cases Now

I’m Glad I Asked! Trial Lessons for Discovery

2018

Sex at Work: Creating Safe Inclusive Work Environments and the Growing #MeToo Movement

Updates on Washington State Legislation

2018

Pregnant Workers' Rights Workshop

Pregnant Workers' Rights: During Pregnancy, After Childbirth, After Maternity Leave

2017

UW School of Law, Women's Law Caucus Panel Discussion

Title VII: Legal Rights and Resources in the Face of Discrimination

2017

Employment Law CLE

New State Law: Stronger Pregnancy Accommodation Rights for Workers

2017

EEOC Training Institute

Harassment and Retaliation Issues: Recognizing the Red Flags

2017

17th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

Modern Family: Parental Leave and Pregnancy Accommodation in the Workplace

2016

WELA's Annual CLE

Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions: Avoiding “I Don’t-Knows” and Obtaining APOs

Publications

2017

Washington State Association for Justice - Employment Law Deskbook Sexual Harassment (editor)

2017

Washington State Association for Justice - Employment Law Deskbook Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation (co-author)

2015

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference Materials Washington Law and Accommodation of Pregnancy-Related Conditions (author)

2014

Washington State Workers' Rights Manual Taking Time Off From Work (editor)

2013

Legal Voice Self-Help Memos Employment Discrimination (editor)

2013

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Employment Law Deskbook Sexual Harassment (co-editor)

2009

Northwest Women's Law Center Self Help Memos Family Leave Laws (editor)

Languages

English

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