Ms. Taft was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. She attended the University of Southern California where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Minor in German, magna cum laude, in 2009. While at the University of Southern California Ms. Taft was a member of the Women’s Varsity Rowing Team.
Ms. Taft returned to Washington to attend the University of Washington School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2013. While in law school, Ms. Taft participated in the UW Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic, serving as a public defender in the Tulalip Tribal Court. She was also an active member of the Moot Court Honor Board, serving as its Vice President of Resources during the 2012-2013 academic year. Ms. Taft served as a law clerk at the construction litigation firm Hedeen & Caditz, PLLC during her 1L summer and as an intern with the personal injury firm Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, LLP during her 2L summer.
Practice / Experience:
- Ms. Taft has a civil litigation practice emphasizing defense of medical negligence claims and health care law.
Education:
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2013
- University of Southern California, B.A. in Economics, 2009
Admitted to Practice:
- Washington State
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
- Tulalip Tribal Court
Membership in Professional Organizations:
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- American Bar Association