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Ms. Kalzer practices employment and education law with an emphasis on defending complex litigation for communities of faith, non-profits, schools and private employers.
Ms. Kalzer has handled and successfully resolved over 300 claims of employee misconduct by combining tough incisive legal tactics with an empathetic litigation approach and compassionate communication skills. Her practice requires targeted experience in areas of privacy rights, Constitutional issues, mental health, and human development.
Additionally, she has tried professional liability and employment discrimination cases to verdict in District Court and Superior Court and engaged in oral argument in Divisions I and II of the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. She has practiced in both State and Federal Court. She is experienced in managing complex multi-plaintiff litigation and bringing the matter to a successful and cost efficient conclusion.
Admissions
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the State of Oregon
Supreme Court of the State of Washington
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Education Law Association
International Association of Defense Counsel
Professional Involvement
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Secretary – Washington Chapter
Education Law Association, State Membership Director