Karen Sutherland
About Karen Sutherland
Karen Sutherland is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Karen Sutherland is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Management
- First Amendment Law
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Seattle, WA
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