A trusted negotiator with proven results
Priscilla's expertise in negotiation was forged almost 25 years ago when she began her career as a trial attorney at Farmers Insurance. Managing an intensive caseload of over 90 active personal injury matters, she developed a reputation for skillful resolution through her deep understanding of the insurance industry and ability to build productive relationships with counsel, adjusters, and stakeholders. During this time, she successfully resolved 300-400 cases through arbitration, mediation, and trial.
In 2005, answering the call to public service, Priscilla transitioned to the role of Assistant United States Attorney, where she spent fifteen years representing federal interests in complex matters spanning personal injury, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights, and immigration litigation. As a government attorney, she distinguished herself through her collaborative approach, working tirelessly with federal agencies and opposing counsel to craft solutions that served both public policy objectives and the interests of all parties involved.
“I want everyone who mediates with me to feel that I heard their deepest concerns and helped them explore every available option to find the best result for them.”
Dedicated To serve
A native of Tacoma, Washington, Priscilla received her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from Wellesley College and her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon.
After law school, Priscilla moved to the Seattle area, where she has lived for over 25 years. Active in her community, Priscilla was President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) in 2005, working with state and minority bar associations to increase diversity in the legal community.
Priscilla continues to serve the legal community as a board member of the ABAW Student Scholarship Foundation, awarding scholarships to law students each year.
Priscilla has presented numerous seminars before the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Academy of Mediators (IAM), the Association of Attorney Mediators (AAM), local law firms and insurance companies, about how parties can participate most effectively in mediation. As the daughter of Chinese immigrants, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to her practice and maintains conversational fluency in Cantonese.
Beyond her professional achievements, Priscilla is a dedicated mentor who has guided hundreds of college students, young professionals, and lawyers throughout their careers. She finds balance in her personal life through cooking, exploring the region's hiking trails, enjoying Star Trek marathons, and cherishing time with friends and family