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May 25, 2025

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Jon CollinsExperience

Smith Goodfriend, P.S. (May 2019-Present)

Associate Attorney, Porter Foster Rorick, LLP (September 2017 – April 2019)
Represented public school districts and municipalities in all areas of school and municipal law.

Law Clerk, Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst, Washington State Supreme Court (August 2016 – August 2017)
Researched and drafted internal memoranda analyzing cases before the court; drafted and edited opinions on behalf of Chief Justice Fairhurst.

Law Clerk, Judge Linda Lau, Washington Court of Appeals, Division I (August 2014 – August 2016)
Researched and drafted internal memoranda analyzing cases before the court; drafted and edited opinions on behalf of Judge Lau.

High School Teacher, Chicago Public Schools (August 2009 – August 2011)
Taught high school English at a public high school in Chicago.

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington (2014)
    • Washington Law Review, Executive Comments Editor
  • B.A., Willamette University (2009)
    • Dean’s List

Bar Admissions

  • Washington State Bar Association

Professional Activities

  • Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys, Amicus Committee
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