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Phone: Address: 600 Stewart Street Suite 1100, 98101 Coordinates: 47.613780,-122.336810 Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2015 Achievements: 2025 Lawyer of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers, 2025 Bio: Hannah Hamley is an associate attorney at Emery | Reddy, PLLC, in Seattle, Washington, where she concentrates her practice on employment law, class actions and appellate litigation. She plays a pivotal role in the firm’s motion and appellate practice, leveraging her strong background in legal writing, research and persuasive advocacy to advance her clients’ interests. Ms. Hamley earned her J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is admitted to practice in Washington state, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Recognized for her skill and dedication, she is named to the Top 40 Under 40 list by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Ms. Hamley’s career has also been shaped by a deep commitment to immigrant rights. She has dedicated significant time to representing asylum seekers and defending individuals facing deportation, working to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to fair and just legal representation. Before entering private practice, Ms. Hamley served for three years as a law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington Supreme Court. This experience honed her understanding of complex legal issues, refined her analytical skills and provided invaluable insight into judicial decision-making. Ms. Hamley’s contributions extend beyond her caseload. She coaches appellate moot court teams at Seattle University School of Law, guiding law students in honing oral advocacy and brief-writing skills for regional and national competitions. She also serves on the Washington Employment Lawyers Association’s Amicus Committee, where she contributes to impactful legal briefs in cases that shape state and federal law. In addition, she volunteers with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s pro bono program, offering direct representation in immigration matters.