 Katherine F. Weber
Shareholder
Direct Dial: 425.450.4229
Fax: 425.635.7720
Email: kweber@insleebest.com
PRACTICE EMPHASIS AND EXPERIENCE
Business
Employment
Municipalities
Real Estate
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Kathy's practice focuses on employment and labor law (both transactional and litigation). She
represents employers in a wide range of employment-related issues, including discrimination,
sexual harassment, wage-and-hour, unfair competition and wrongful discharge claims. She
advises clients on matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Washington Minimum Wage
Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal and state anti-discrimination laws, the
Family Medical Leave Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Public Employees’ Collective
Bargaining Act. Kathy assists clients in drafting and implementing employment contracts and
manuals and provides individual training and education programs for employers. She also represents
employers in labor negotiations and disputes. Kathy serves as an independent investigator for
purposes of investigating workplace complaints.
In addition, Kathy has over 15 years of experience in business, real estate, commercial and
municipal law. She regularly facilitates real estate and business transactions on behalf
of her private and municipal clients and works with these clients to identify and implement an
efficient and practical approach to each transaction.
EDUCATION
Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Washington State University, B.A., cum laude, 1992
HONORS AND AWARDS
Named to National Registry of Who's Who
Named Rising Star by Washington Law Politics, 2007
& 2009
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
American Bar Association, Member
King County Bar Association, Member
Labor and Employment Law Section, Member
Washington State Bar Association, Member
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Member
East King County Bar Association (Past President 2006; President 2005;
Vice-President 2004;
Secretary 2003; and Trustee 1999-2002)
Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Board Member
BAR/COURT ADMISSIONS
Admitted Washington, 1996
Admitted U.S. District Court, 1996
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