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Background

Hannah Hamley graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law in May 2021. She thereafter served for three years as a judicial law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington Supreme Court, where she honed her skills in appellate analysis and complex legal reasoning. Since joining Emery | Reddy in September 2024, Ms. Hamley has played a lead role in the firm’s employment, class action, and appellate litigation practice, focusing on high-stakes motions and novel legal issues. She brings particular strength in legal research and writing, including the development of novel legal arguments in emerging areas of law such as pay transparency and noncompetition restrictions. Ms. Hamley was instrumental in crafting the arguments that led to a favorable ruling in Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, 5 Wn.3d 289, 574 P.3d 1031 (2025). Her appellate-level experience, attention to detail, and ability to advance developing legal theories make her a valuable contributor to the prosecution of this action and to the broader litigation team. Ms. Hamley also serves on the Washington Employment Lawyers’ Association’s Amicus Committee and provides pro bono representation with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2021, cum laude
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2015

Admitted to Practice

  • Washington State
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • 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

  • Hannah Hamley, 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
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® Best Lawyers® 2026
Rising Stars SuperLawyers® 2026
2025 Lawyer of the Year American Institute of Legal Professionals 2025
Rising Stars SuperLawyers® 2025
Top 40 Under 40 American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2025
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Recent Class Action Matters

  • Burns v. Amazon.com Services LLC, No. 24-2-22574-9 SEA (King Cnty. Super. Ct. Sept 4, 2025) (obtained contested class certification, including appointment as class counsel);

  • Grays v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 25-2-17717-3 SEA (King Cnty. Super. Ct. Dec. 12, 2025)(obtained contested class certification, including appointment as class counsel);

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