Diane Rees Stokke

Background

Stokke, Diane Rees was born on January 29, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Daughter of William James and Marybeth (Smith) Rees.

Education

Gonzaga University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1972). University of Washington (Juris Doctor, with highest honors, 1976).

Career

Bar: Washington 1976, United States District Court (eastern district) Washington 1976, United States District Court (western district) Washington 1976, United States Court Appeals (9th circuit) 1980. Association, Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman, Seattle, 1976-1983, partner, 1983. Attorney Seattle Center Foundation, 1977.

Achievements

• Diane R. Stokke has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member.Wash. Law Review, 1974-1976, notes editor, 1975-1976. Gonzaga U. scholar, 1968. Trustee Seattle Infant Development Center, 1984-1986.

Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association (special district counsel 1985-1988), Seattle-King County Bar Association, Order of the Coif, Washington Women Lawyers.

Connections

Married Larry Ernst Stokke, June 9, 1973. Children: Michelle, Megan, Carly.

Father:

William James Rees

Mother:

Marybeth (Smith) Rees

Spouse:

Larry Ernst Stokke

child:

Michelle Stokke

child:

Megan Stokke

child:

Carly Stokke