Sasha is a graduate of Vassar College (B.A., 1998) and the Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 2001). Having worked closely with several members of the team prior to CGL’s founding in 2005, Sasha joined CGL in September 2011 in an “of counsel” position, with 10 years of defense litigation experience in practice areas including construction litigation, products liability, professional liability, and employment discrimination. Sasha has tried cases and represented clients in both state and federal courts, and has appeared before the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit on briefs. She has completed the University of Washington Mediation Skills Training program, and was selected as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics in 2006 and 2008.