Katie Loberstein is a skilled litigator who represents employers in all stages of litigation involving claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, breach of contract, leave interference, and other employment-related issues. She also advises employers on workplace topics such as wage-and-hour compliance, exemption classifications, and performance management.
Katie understands the unique challenges faced by different industries and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs. She has extensive experience working with technology companies, healthcare organizations, and retailers, among others.
Outside of her employment practice, Katie volunteers as a pro bono attorney with the Seattle Clemency Project. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and fostering dogs.
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2016
Education
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J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2016
- Notes & Comments Executive Editor, Law Review
- Women's Law Caucus
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B.A., Political Science, University of Washington, 2008
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Pro Bono Attorney, Seattle Clemency Project, 2023-present
- King County Bar Association, 2016-present
- Washington State Bar Association, 2016-present
- Federal Bar Association, 2016-present
- Washington State Representative, Employment Law Alliance, 2020-2021
- Pro Bono Attorney, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), 2017-2022
- Board Member, Intiman Theatre, 2018-2020
- Assistant, Southeast Neighborhood Legal Clinic, King County Bar Association, 2012-2016
Professional Recognition
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- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2022-2026; in Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026
- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," Thompson Reuters, 2019-2025
Background
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- Associate, 2016-2022; Summer Associate, 2015 — Miller Nash LLP, Seattle
- Student Counsel, Civil Rights Amicus Clinic, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, Seattle, 2015-2016
- Legal Intern, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Kent, Wash., 2014
- Court Operations Specialist, 2012-2013; Administrative Specialist, 2009-2012 — King County Superior Court, Seattle