A BRIEF HISTORY OF KARA

Kara was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She graduated with a BA from Simon Fraser University where she studied anthropology and history and a JD from Gonzaga University School of Law. Prior to law school, Kara worked in several fields including aviation and film and television. She was also a freelance wedding and portrait photographer.

During a two-year accelerated law school program, Kara was an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. She gained clinical experience as a Rule 9 intern with entity formation, estate planning, and intellectual property. Prior to joining Morgan Hill, she practiced public defense in Clallam and Mason Counties where she defended indigent clients primarily in district court, vacated felony and misdemeanor Blake convictions, and provided ad hoc juvenile court coverage. Her current practice focuses on family law.

Kara enjoys concerts, digital and film photography, and traveling. She has two cats, plays piano, and experiments with analogue synthesis.