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Katie Bass

Partner She / Her / Hers
Seattle

Katie Bass advises clients on complex civil litigation matters in highly regulated industries. She has represented clients in federal and state court through all stages of litigation, including dispositive motion practice, jury trials, and arbitration. Katie has particular experience helping businesses develop strategies to manage and resolve disputes with their customers. 

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Katie has experience representing children in immigration proceedings. 

Judicial Clerkships

Hon. Mary K. Dimke, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, Washington State Supreme Court (Judicial Externship) 

Recognition & Accomplishments

Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025

Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Business Litigation, 2022-2024

Puget Sound Business Journal, "Next Generation in Law," 2023

Credentials 

Education

University of Chicago Law School (J.D.)

Chicago Journal of International Law, Executive Editor

University of Washington, (B.A. cum laude

Admissions

Washington

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit