Jamila A. Johnson

206-407-1555 Direct
206-351-1133 Cell
jajohnson@schwabe.com

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Professional Experience
Jamila Johnson focuses her practice on litigation and government affairs. She is a problem-solver equipped with creative approaches to advocacy, a strong research skill set, and a professional writing background. She is experienced in:

• Constitutional Law
• Eminent Domain
• Open Government
• Public Policy and Affairs
• Political Compliance
• Environmental Contamination
• Indian Law
• Construction

Jamila's practice is primarily about obtaining "government accountability" for the benefit of businesses and individuals. Prior to joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt she was an election law extern with the Washington Secretary of State, and a law clerk at Perkins Coie, LLP. In law school she served as the editor-in-chief of her law journal.

Professional & Community Activities
Legal Voice, Board Member (2012-present)
Seattle Women's Commission, Commissioner (2010-present), Chair (2010-2012)
Washington Housing Action Fund, Board Member (2012-present)
Bar News, Editorial Advisory Committee Member (2011-present)
Board of Bar Examiners, Board Member (2011-present)
Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute (2011)
Institute for a Democratic Future (2010)
De Novo, Editor (2009-2010), Managing Editor (2008-2009)

Awards
King County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2011)
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2012)

Admitted to Practice
Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Publications
Ms. Johnson is a prolific writer in the legal community. Her most recent article is: Ten Quirks of Eminent Domain Litigation for Landowners, November 2012, King County Bar Bulletin 

Education
University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (2007)
Seattle University, Bachelor of Arts degree (2004)