Chris Hysom

Chris Hysom

Rule 9 Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney at Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Aylward

  • Education

    • Seattle University Law School

      1998 - 2001
      Juris Doctor
    • International Institute of Human Rights

      1999 - 1999
      Strasbourg, France
    • University of Washington, Jackson School of International

      1990 - 1995
      Bachelor of Arts
  • Experience

    • Federal Way City Prosecutor's Office

      May 2000 - Mar 2001
      Rule 9 Intern

      Prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases in every phase of their proceedings, including approx. 50 bench trials, 2 jury trials, and multiple arraignments, pre-trial hearings, sentencing and review hearings. Drafted legal briefs on criminal law issues. Interviewed witnesses and victims. Investigated witness affidavits. Coordinated with law enforcement on trial preparation.

    • Cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Issaquah, & Newcastle

      Apr 2002 - Jul 2002
      Assistant Contract Prosecutor
    • WA Senate

      Dec 2002 - Dec 2005
      Staff Counsel

      Member of policy staff responsible for advising elected officials on various state and federal matters. Advised senators on various legal and state policy issues, with primary lead and review responsibility for transportation, technology, communications, international trade, and economic development. Drafted legislation, legal memoranda, and public correspondence to solve problems and meet constituent needs. Coordinated with government agencies to resolve constituent concerns and investigate legislative proposals. Show less

    • Port Blakely

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
      Sr. Director of Legal and Risk

      In-house counsel and public representative for real estate division of a privately-held company. Managed transactional, litigation, compliance and risk management needs, directed cross-functional teams on several multi-million dollar projects, and oversaw public affairs for a master planned development (Issaquah Highlands).

    • Coldwell Banker Bain

      Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
      Real Estate Broker

      Real estate broker affiliated with Coldwell Banker Bain, a premier real estate brokerage firm in the Pacific Northwest. Worked with clients to sell or buy real estate property. Managed all matters related to starting and running a small business, including operations, accounting, marketing, and client generation.

    • Robert Half Legal

      Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
      Attorney

      Worked within the City Attorney's Office to provide legal services and advice to the City of Seattle (Mar-Aug). Worked for Galvin Realty Law Group (Sep-Jan). Drafted, negotiated and reviewed contracts, leases, and memoranda. Identified, researched, and analyzed applicable legal issues affecting clients.

    • Galvin Realty Law Group

      Feb 2018 - Apr 2022
      Attorney

      Providing legal solutions to real property, corporate and business issues in the greater Seattle area.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

      The Institutes
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President (2010) President-Elect (2009), Vice President (2008), Board Member (2007-2012)

      Issued by Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2007
      Greater Issaquah Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Chris Hysom
    • Selected Recipient for Advanced Leadership Training

      Issued by Leadership Eastside on Sept 2013
      Leadership EastsideAssociated with Chris Hysom