Kristi Favard practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, construction law and Indian law. She routinely represents clients in both the state and federal courts of Washington and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Additionally, Ms. Favard has successfully litigated cases in tribal court and advises tribal businesses and corporations doing business on reservations and with tribes on business and litigation matters.
Education:
University of Washington School of Law, J.D. (2003)
- Executive Articles Editor, Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
- Vice President, Native American Law Students Association (2000-2003)
Heritage College, B.A., summa cum laude (2000)
Admissions:
- State and Federal Courts of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Tulalip Tribal Court
Professional Associations/Recognition:
- American Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- “Rising Star” - Washington Law & Politics (2006)
- Award of Merit, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WSBA, April 2006
Selected Articles & Seminars:
- “Attention Tribal Employers: Do your ERISA Plans Exist Under Tribal Law?” Indian Law Newsletter, Washington State Bar Association, April 2005
- A Call for Co-Management: Treaty Fishing Allocations in New Zealand and Western Washington, 11 Pac. Rim L. & Pol'y J. 745 (2002)
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