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Sloane Bessey

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Admitted to practice only in New York. Supervised by partners in the Seattle office.

T 206.757.8004 Seattle
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Sloane Bessey is an associate in Davis Wright Tremaine's litigation practice group. She helps clients navigate complex commercial litigation, restructuring disputes, and Chapter 11 proceedings with a clear, solutions-oriented approach. Her experience includes drafting motions, pleadings, disclosure statements, confirmation materials, and Chapter 11 plans, as well as supporting clients on pre- and post-petition issues involving claims objections, customer collections, lease matters, and critical vendor issues.

Sloane's prior judicial and government experience gives her valuable perspective on court processes and litigation strategy. She previously worked with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas, where she researched and drafted materials in civil and criminal matters.

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Admitted to Practice

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Education

  • J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2023, cum laude
    • Executive Editor, Alaska Law Review
    • Guardian ad Litem Volunteer
  • B.A., History and French, Amherst College, 2018, magna cum laude
    • Division III Scholar of Distinction
    • Varsity Field Hockey Team
    • Study Abroad, Middlebury College, Paris, France, Spring 2017

Background

    • Associate, 2023-2025; Summer Associate, 2022 – Kirkland & Ellis, New York
    • Summer Law Clerk, Hon. David Hittner, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston, Texas, 2021
    • Summer Legal Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas, 2021
    • Corps Member; First Grade Teacher, Teach for America, KIPP Jacksonville Elementary School, Jacksonville, Fla., 2018-2020
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