Education
- J.D., Seattle University, 2021, cum laude
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2015
Admitted to Practice
- WA
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Areas of Concentration
- Class Actions
- Employment Law
- Appellate Litigation
Professional and Community Involvement
- Coaches Seattle University School of Law’s appellate moot court teams in regional and national competitions
- Serves on the Washington Employment Lawyers’ Association’s Amicus Committee
- Volunteers with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s pro bono program, providing direct representation to individuals in immigration-related matters.
Publications and Mentions
- Note, The Weaponization of the “Alien Harboring” Statute in a New-Era of Racial Animus Towards Immigrants, 44 Seattle U. L. Rev. 171 (2020)
Awards and Recognition
| Award Name | Granting Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Top 40 Under 40 |
American Institute of Trial Lawyers |
2025 |
Background
Hannah Hamley is an Associate at Emery | Reddy, PLLC, where she focuses on employment law, class actions, and appellate litigation. She plays a lead role in the firm’s motion and appellate practice, drawing on extensive experience in legal writing and advocacy. Before joining the firm, Hannah served as law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court for three years. She has spent much of her career and education focusing on immigration law, advocating for asylum seekers and those facing deportation. Outside her practice, Hannah enjoys coaching appellate moot court teams, reading science fiction, and salsa dancing.
