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Jordan was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Roger J. DeHoog of the Oregon Court of Appeals and previously clerked for the Honorable Barbara A. Madsen of the Washington Supreme Court. As a judicial clerk at the appellate level, she had the opportunity to work on a variety of cases, including those addressing criminal, family, and juvenile law.. During law school, Jordan worked as an appellate intern at the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office appearing in court on behalf of the State of Washington. She also worked at a Seattle-based domestic violence agency.

As a law student at Willamette University College of Law, Elizabeth worked on proposed legislation for the Oregon Legislature, amicus briefs regarding labor law, arbitration, and contract disputes as a clerk for SEIU local 503 in Salem. Upon graduation and admittance to the Oregon State Bar, Elizbeth was a judicial law clerk in Multnomah County where she gained experience in many litigation practices across various areas of law, which ultimately led her to extensive knowledge and research in juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and family law cases. Over the last 6 years of her legal career, Elizabeth has focused on issues related to domestic violence and child abuse cases and dissolution matters involving complex financial issues.

Olivia Wotman is a member of the Oregon and Washington bars. She graduated at the top of her class, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law and received her B.A. in psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara. While at Gonzaga, Olivia earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for receiving the highest grades in Legal Research and Writing I, II and Advanced Legal Research, among other distinct honors.. While in law school, Olivia was very active in the community, serving in a number of leadership roles, including President of the Student Organization of Victims Advocacy and Student Representative of the WSBA’s Juvenile Law Section. She also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in dependency proceedings. Olivia remains active in the community by volunteering at St. Andrew Legal Clinic, and serving as a Director of HeartSoul Horses Helping Humans.. Practice Emphasis. Prior to joining the firm, Olivia was a judicial extern for the Honorable Rosanna Malouf Peterson in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. Later on, she practiced employment and labor law in Washington and Oregon, which provided extensive experience in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Olivia understands the importance of collaboration and resolving challenges in an effective and timely manner. Her prior experience as a CASA and navigating tenuous labor relationships solidified her ability to handle emotionally charged issues while providing the necessary support to her clients.. Personal. Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.. Education. J.D. (2017), Gonzaga University School of Law. B.A. (2013), University of California Santa Barbara