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Rebecca has won judgments and secured settlements into the millions of dollars against corporations, government entities and private industries. Her $6.2 million dollar verdict for abuse of children in foster care is one such example. Rebecca also played key roles in winning million-dollar judgments in class action suits against Wal-Mart (in Oregon) and Taco Bell (in Washington and Oregon).
Education
- University of Washington, B.A., 1973
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1977
Admissions
- Washington State
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Washington State Association of Justice (Board member and president elect)
- Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- National Crime Victim Bar Association (president 2009)
- Washington Pattern Jury Instruction Committee
- Citizen Observer, Seattle Police Department Firearms Review Board
- Pro bono work for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, NARAL, Legal Voice (formerly Northwest Womens Law Center)
- King County Bar Association
- American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
- Governor's Domestic Violence Action Group
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