Karen J. Vanderlaan

Background

Vanderlaan, Karen J. was born on June 2, 1954 in Sacramento, California, United States.

Education

University of California at Berkeley (A.B„ with honors, 1975. Juris Doctor, 1978). Law Clerk/- Staff Attorney, United States. Court of Appeals, for the Nmth Circuit, 1978.

Career

Worked at Helsell Fetterman Limited Liability Partnership (Seattle, Washington) specializing in Litigation, Products Liability, Drugs and Medical Devices Defense, Appellate Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation. Admitted to the bar, 1978, California and United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

1979, United States.

District Court, Northern District of California. 1980, Washington and United States. District Court, Western District of Washington.

1988, United States.

Supreme Court. Law Clerk/Staff Attorney, United States. Court of Appeals, for the Ninth Circuit, 1978-1980.

Member: King County, Washington State, Federal and American Bar Associations. Defense Research Institute.

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

Achievements

• KAREN VANDERLAAN has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: King County, Washington State, Federal and American Bar Associations. Defense Research Institute. Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association.