Kirsten Parris
About Kirsten Parris
Kirsten Parris is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Kirsten Parris is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Location: Seattle, WA
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