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Autumn T Johnson
This attorney is not accepting clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
- Licensed for 11 years
About Autumn
I describe myself as a law and public policy nerd. While I am passionate about environmental, food/agriculture, and animal law and policy, much of my work falls within energy policy. I am currently focused on reducing carbon emissions in the electric sector by moving to clean energy and closing fossil fuels, as well as reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector by moving towards electric vehicles. I am experienced in policy advocacy at all levels of government and have been working in the environmental sector since 2007 and the energy sector since 2016.
I am a licensed attorney in Oregon and Washington. I am also registered as In House Counsel with the State Bar of Arizona.
Languages spoken
English
Contact
No contact information available
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | In-House Counsel | 2020 | 12/15/2021 |
| OR | Active | 2014 | 01/11/2022 |
| WA | Active | 2011 | 01/16/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Gamma Sigma | Seattle University | 2015 |
| Dean's List | Seattle University | 2015 |
| 2013 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2014 |
| WYLC Public Service Incentive Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2014 |
| Dean's List | Seattle University | 2014 |
| Dean's List | Seattle University | 2013 |
| Environmental Law Certificate | University of Oregon School of Law | 2010 |
| Pro Bono Certificate | University of Oregon School of Law | 2010 |
| Public Interest and Public Service Certificate | University of Oregon School of Law | 2010 |
| Fellowship | Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics | 2009 |
| Fellowship | University of Oregon Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program | 2009 |
| Magna cum Laude | University of Arizona | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Tierra Strategy | 2020 - Present |
| Government Affairs Manager | Western Resource Advocates | 2019 - 2021 |
| Adjunct Professor | Concordia University School of Law | 2019 - 2020 |
| Adjunct Professor | Boise State University, College of Business and Economics | 2017 - 2017 |
| Journal Manager | Boise State University, Social Science Journal | 2016 - 2016 |
| Adjunct Professor | Seattle University | 2016 - 2016 |
| Assistant Director | Boise State University, Energy Policy Institute | 2016 - 2019 |
| Managing Attorney | Sound Law Office | 2012 - 2016 |
| Law Clerk | Jerome County District Court | 2010 - 2012 |
| Reference Librarian | John E. Jaqua Law Library | 2008 - 2010 |
| Research Assistant | University Of Oregon School Of Law | 2008 - 2010 |
| Project Coordinator | University of Oregon Women's Center | 2007 - 2008 |
| Social Worker | State Of Arizona | 2006 - 2007 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Arizona | In House Counsel | 2020 - Present |
| Oregon State Bar | Member | 2014 - Present |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington | Admitted Attorney | 2013 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | Guardian ad Litem | 2018 - 2019 |
| Idaho Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2018 - 2019 |
| Idaho Women Lawyers, Community Service Committee | Member Chair | 2017 - 2018 |
| Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates | Delegate | 2015 - 2018 |
| Washington Women's Business Center | Volunteer Attorney | 2014 - 2014 |
| Rainier Valley Community Development Fund | Contract Attorney | 2014 - 2014 |
| SCORE | Volunteer Instructor | 2014 - 2014 |
| Young Professionals of Seattle | Contributing Blogger | 2013 - 2014 |
| Washington State Bar Association NWSidebar | Contributing Blogger | 2013 - 2014 |
| Washington State Association of Justice, Trial News | Contributing Writer | 2013 - 2014 |
| King County Bar Association, Bar Bulletin | Contributing Writer | 2013 - 2014 |
| Fledge | Volunteer Mentor | 2013 - 2014 |
| King County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Washington Lawyers for Sustainability | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Washington Lawyers for the Arts | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Washington Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - 2014 |
| 501 Commons | Consultant | 2013 - 2013 |
| Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| Greater Seattle Business Association | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Young Lawyer's Division Walk In Legal Clinic | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - 2013 |
| King County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| Legal Voice | Volunteer Attorney | 2012 - 2015 |
| Washington State Association for Justice, Women of WSAJ (WOW) Section | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Housing Justice Project | Volunteer Attorney | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington Women Lawyers | Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| King County Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| King County Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Sexual Orienation and Gender Identification Legal Issues (SOGILI) Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Animal Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Legal Intern | 2010 - 2010 |
| Women's Law Forum | Board of Directors | 2009 - 2010 |
| Lane County Circuit Court | Judicial Extern | 2009 - 2009 |
| WildEarth Guardians | Legal Intern | 2009 - 2009 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | Legal Extern | 2009 - 2009 |
| University of Oregon School of Law Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program | Fellow | 2009 - 2010 |
| Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics | Fellow | 2009 - 2010 |
| Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation | Editor | 2008 - 2010 |
| Electronic Green Journal | Editorial Advisor | 2008 - 2010 |
| Land Air Water | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2009 |
| Law Students for Reproductive Justice | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2009 |
| Lane County Legal Aid | Client Interviewer | 2008 - 2008 |
| Disability Rights Legal Center | Legal Intern | 2008 - 2008 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network | Legal Intern | 2008 - 2008 |
| National Lawyers Guild | Board of Directors | 2007 - 2009 |
| Fresh Start Women's Resource Center | Legal Volunteer | 2006 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law and Public Policy: A Primer by Routledge | Food and Agriculture Law & Policy | 2018 |
| The Electricity Journal | Overlapping Authorities in U.S. Energy Policy | 2017 |
| King County Bar Bulletin | Why Mentoring Matters and What the Bar Plans To Do About It | 2015 |
| NWLawyer | The Millennials are Coming: New Lawyers Use Tech Savvy to Their Advantage | 2014 |
| King County Bar Bulletin | 180 Hours: Lessons Learned in a Year of Pro Bono | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | MBA | 2015 |
| University of Oregon School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Boise State University | PhD - Doctorate | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Policy Research Conference | Delineation of Authority in US Energy Markets: Oneok to Village of Old Mill Creek v. Star | 2017 |
| College of Business and Economics | Commercial Law | 2017 |
| Energy Policy Research Conference | Coal and Carbon Capture & Sequestration (Panel Chair) | 2017 |
| Energy Policy Research Conference | Distributed Solar Integration (Panel Chair) | 2017 |
| Seattle University | Business and International Law | 2016 |
| Seattle Central College | The Legal Ins and Outs of Starting a Business | 2014 |
| Law Office of Puget Sound, PLLC | Want to be Your Own Boss?: How to Get a Startup Going | 2014 |
| SCORE | Legal Issues in Starting a New Business | 2014 |
| Washington Women's Business Center | Legal Issues in Starting a New Business | 2014 |
| Washington Women's Business Center | Mission Driven: How to Start a Social Enterprise | 2014 |
| Law Office of Puget Sound, PLLC | Mission Driven: How to Start a Social Enterprise from Nonprofits to B Corps | 2014 |
| SCORE | Intellectual Property Law 101 for Businesses and Non-Profits | 2014 |
| Law Office of Puget Sound, PLLC | Got IP? Copyright and Trademark 101 | 2014 |
| Seattle University School of Law | Barriers Entering the Legal Profession | 2014 |
| SCORE | Mission Driven: How to Start a Social Enterprise from Nonprofits to B Corps | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Clay v. DOL | Financial Responsibility Unfounded |
| State of Washington v. Nielsen | Plea-No Jail Time |
| Neff v. Lugo | Unlawful Detainer Dismissed |
| Carranco v. Forster | Agreed Order |
| Ruiz v. YNHC | Won on Summary Judgment |
Great experience with Autumn
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
January 17, 2014
Autumn is everything a lawyer should be!
5.0 stars
Posted by Nicole
January 29, 2013
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Danielle LaBelle, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Marianne Dugan, Business Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Autumn has worked to support the public interest since she was in law school. She is passionate about her work and very hard-working.
Danielle LaBelle, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Marianne Dugan, Business Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Autumn has worked to support the public interest since she was in law school. She is passionate about her work and very hard-working.
Shashi Vijay, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Autumn is a diligent legal representative with excellent writing skills. I highly recommend her.
John Peick, Business Attorney on Sep 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer because I contracted with her to do some legal research and drafting and she did an excellent job. Quite happy with the product she produced.
Amanda Freeman, Unknown Attorney on Sep 20, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Autumn is a conscientious, bright individual. She's also a passionate and energetic advocate. She's a pleasure to work with; I happily recommend her.
Eric Ferguson, Business Attorney on Sep 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn is a very smart and competent attorney. She has a great understanding of how the law works as well as a sincere passion to help people. I highly recommend her.
Michelle Grienauer, Business Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn is a smart, competent and passionate attorney. She cares about her work and it shows in her commitment to her clients. Her enthusiasm is also shown in her collegiality and involvement with the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.
Trish Murphy, Unknown Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn is passionate about her work and committed to providing excellent representation to her clients.
Madhumeet Singh, Business Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn has a strong business acumen and she understands the nature of starting a business. She is well versed in the law and is able to guide her clients with sound advice. Where possible, I would highly endorse this lawyer.
Maureen McGee, General practice Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I had the privilege of attending law school and serving on law review with Autumn. I know her to be a passionate, competent, and energetic lawyer. She is an accomplished legal writer and simply a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her without hesitation or qualification.
Ryan Hogaboam, Unknown Attorney on Jul 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
While volunteering with Autumn at the Housing Justice Project, I have been consistently impressed by Autumn's knowledge, attention to detail, and cheerful communication with clients. Autumn is a natural advisor and counselor-- I would recommend her to anyone considering hiring an attorney.
Clayton Tullos, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on Jul 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Autumn is a passionate attorney who will provide thoughtful intelligent advice and representation.
Dawn Winalski, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Autumn is very conscientious and a hard worker. She is very knowledgable of environmental law, as well as other practice areas. I would recommend her.
James Johanson, General practice Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Elder, Unknown Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn Johnson is a dedicated and passionate lawyer. She is a credit to the profession and I endorse her one hundred percent.
Andrew Engel, General practice Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
Relationship: Friend
As a classmate and friend, I can say that Autumn is bright and extremely passionate about her work, and about people.
Davis Smith, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I was a year behind Autumn in law school. She is a caring, dedicated, thorough, and effective advocate. I'm happy to endorse her.
Dainen Penta, Civil rights Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn is a bright, highly competent lawyer. She has a broad range of experience gained prior to law school. She is concerned with professionalism and the ethical implications of her work, and I am pleased to count her as a colleague.
Greg McLawsen, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Autumn is a proactive, engaged member of the legal community. She's also very approachable and personable.
Jordon Huppert, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I knew Autumn in law school. She is dedicated, smart, hard working, and invested in the people she is working for. Everything you would want in a lawyer.