Kim Baker is a Member in the Seattle office. Kim provides risk management and guidance to business owners to help prevent or minimize the likelihood of litigation being filed. She has an active litigation practice in which she defends companies and individuals who are being sued for malpractice, alleged employment and work place misconduct and/or complaints of negligently manufactured products. She has appeared before several administrative agencies including the Department of Health, Department of Licensing and the state and federal employment enforcement agencies. An active member of the national defense bar, Kim is currently serving as the Secretary Treasurer for DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar. She was named to Super Lawyers by Washington Law & Politics magazine for 2001-2004, 2007 and 2008.
Defense Research Institute Member, Employment Law SectionDefense Research Institute Member, Health Care SectionDefense Research Institute Member, Drug & Device CommitteeFederation of Insurance Defense and Corporate Counsel Vice Chair, Medical Malpractice SectionFederation of Insurance Defense and Corporate Counsel Member, Admissions CommitteeFederation of Insurance Defense and Corporate Counsel Member, Punitive Damages Task ForceFederation of Insurance Defense and Corporate Counsel Member, Membership Development CommitteeDefense Research Institute Law Institute LiasonWashington Defense Trial Lawyers Co-Chair, Employment SectionWashington Health Care Risk Management Society MemberWashington State Bar Association Member, Employment Law SectionWashington State Bar Association Member, Health Care Law SectionWashington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys MemberWashington State Society of Hospital Attorneys Defense Research Institute,
2005
- Present
Member: Board of DirectorsDrug and Medical Device Steering Committee Labor & Employment Drug and Medical Device Medical Liability Seminar,
2004
- Present
Chair
West Practice Categories:
Corporate Governance, Health & Health Care Law, Native Peoples Law, Gaming Law, Products Liability Law, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Class Actions, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Toxic Torts