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Dana Mydland

Associate
Seattle

Dana Mydland provides comprehensive legal support to employers of all sizes, proactively guiding them to avoid unnecessary litigation and vigorously defending them in litigation through trial. Through years of experience helping employers, she keeps her client's business needs at the forefront of her work.  

Dana has a proven record assisting and representing employers in various matters, including:

  • Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims
  • Non-compete and non-solicitation issues
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Class actions
  • Breach of contract cases
  • Department of Labor and Industry claims and audits
  • Complaints filed with the EEOC and state and local administrative agencies
  • Employee policies and handbooks
  • General employment advising, including compliance work

Prior to entering private practice, Dana clerked for the Washington State Court of Appeals, where she conducted legal research and drafted bench memoranda and opinions. Beyond her legal career, Dana enjoys golfing, live music, exploring Pacific Northwest hikes, and discovering new restaurants.

Professional Highlights

Judicial Clerkships

Hon. J. Robert Leach, Washington State Court of Appeals Division I, 2019-2020

Hon. Lisa R. Worswick, Washington State Court of Appeals Division II, 2018-2019

Professional Activities

Campaign for Equal Justice, Associates Campaign Committee, 2024-Present

Washington State Bar Association

Recognition & Accomplishments

Thomson Reuters, “Washington Rising Star,” Employment Litigation: Defense, 2024

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2025

Board Memberships & Community Service

Seattle Women’s Golf Club, Founder

ACLU, volunteer, 2016-2017

Ronald McDonald House, volunteer, 2011-2020

Credentials 

Education

Seattle University School of Law (J.D.,cum laude, 2019)
Seattle University Law Review, Executive Editor of Research & Training
CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient, Legal Writing
Presidential Law Scholarship Recipient
Seattle University School of Law Wellness Group, Member

Washington State University (B.A., cum laude, 2015)
Pre-Law Resource Center, Co-Founder/Assistant Director
Washington State Senate Intern

Admissions

Washington

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