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Sandra Morriss
Professional Staff
Law Student Talent Acquisition Manager
Sandra Morriss manages law student recruiting for DWT. She has over seven years of experience working in law school career services and more than 15 years working in prior program management, recruiting, and training roles.
Through her time working in legal education, Sandra gained perspective on the law student experience and how it intersects with the job search. This insight helps her engage thoughtfully with students interested in opportunities with the firm.
Sandra is an active member of the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and the Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators (SALRA) where she has held advisory group assignments and leadership roles.
Education
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B.A., Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2011
Memberships & Affiliations
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- National Association of Law Placement, 2016-present
- President, 2021; Vice President, 2020 – Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators, 2019-present
Professional Recognition
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- Mary F. Starr Staff Person of the Year Award, Student Bar Association, University of Washington School of Law, 2018
- Service to Students SCALE Award, University of Washington School of Law, 2017
Background
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- Lead Career Coach and Academic Advisor, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, 2015-2022
- Career Development and Student Services Assistant, University of Colorado Law School, Boulder, Colo., 2014-2015
- Sales, Marketing, and Event Operations Manager, Sage Hospitality Resources, Denver, 2011-2014