About Kathleen
Kathleen Paukert practices law in Washington and Idaho and is committed to providing outstanding, compassionate and timely representation to her clients. Kathleen has obtained multi-million dollar results for her clients, and she frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator. Her main practice areas include insurance, personal injury, disability and nursing home abuse and neglect. She has been rated as a Top Lawyer by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine yearly since 2008. To learn more about Kathleen, research her at www.AVVO.com, where she received a superb rating and see reviews submitted by clients.
Kathleen is the author of the book, The Fulfilled Lawyer: Create the Practice You Desire published by the American Bar Association. She consults with lawyers and law firms on improving their practice satisfaction personally and financially. Kathleen has developed a unique practice model for her firm and conducts seminars on the model.
To hear an interview with Kathleen Paukert about her book The Fulfilled Lawyer click on the link here: http://tobtr.com/s/6491095
Details
Education
Mediation Certificate, University of Washington School of Law, 2004
J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 1990
B.A., Speech Communication, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1987
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
State of Washington, 1990
State of Idaho, 1991
U.S. District of Idaho, 1991
U.S. Eastern District of Washington, 1990
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
American Bar Association
Current Member
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Past Member
Spokane County Bar Association
Member and former Trustee
Washington State Bar Association
Current Member
Idaho State Bar Association
Current Member
Go Red For Women
Committee Chairperson 2007-2008
Washington Women Lawyers (Spokane Chapter)
Past Member and Vice President
Inland Northwest Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society
Past Member and Corporate Achiever
Spokane County Young Lawyers
Past Vice President
Washington State Young Lawyers
Past Liaison to state board
Work Experience
Partner at Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC, 2006 – Present
Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, Fall 2018
Litigation Skills and Professionalism Lab
Partner at Paukert & Sherman, PLLC, 2001 – 2006
Partner at Paukert & Watts, 1997 – 2001
Associate / Partner at Morrison & Leveque, 1990 – 1997
Intern at Washington State Attorney General, 1988 – 1990
Program Analyst at the Pentagon, 1988
Expert
Expert for Bad Faith Litigation, 2017
Awards
Recognized as Super Lawyer, 2019
Rated Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, consistently since 2008
Passing the Torch Award, Washington Women Lawyers, 2017
Superb rating 10.0, Avvo.com
Appointments
Character and Fitness Board, Washington State Bar Association, 2017
Gubernational Appointment Pharmacy Board, Washington State Governor Locke, 2001
Speaking Engagements
2018
Arbitration Ethics CLE. Speaker, Spokane County Bar Association
2017
Law & Society, Whitworth University
IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE, IMPROVE YOUR LIFE: Tips on practice management, marketing and work-life balance. Presenting Speaker, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2016
Law & Society, Whitworth University
Business of Law, Gongaza University School of Law
2015
Law & Society, Whitworth University
Integrating Work and Life: Law School and Beyond. Panel Speaker, Gonzaga University School of Law
Like Clockwork: Practical Advice for Running an Efficient Law Practice. Speaker, Washington State Association of Justice, Spokane County Round Table
2014
At Arm’s Length: The Competing Roles of the Lawyer, Guardian Ad Litem, and Mediator. Speaker, Spokane County Bar Association
An Evening with Justice Stephens and Judge Peterson, Moderator, Washington State Association of Justice
The Fulfilled Lawyer: Create the Practice you Desire., Guest Speaker, Coeur D’ Alene Chapter of Idaho Women Lawyers
Law Firm Economics, Gonzaga University School of Law
Rules, Robes & Reception, Spokane County Bar Association
Open Forum, Women’s Radio Network
Author Chats , Blog Talk Radio TM
Work Life Balance, Gonzaga University School of Law
Law & Society, Whitworth University
2013
Law & Society, Whitworth University
Practice Management and Practice Satisfaction, Spokane County Bar Association Solo and Small Practice Section
Keynote speaker, Women of Washington State Association of Justice
2012
Elder Law and Personal Injury, 15th Annual Elder Law Seminar
2009
Personal Injury, Street Law
2008
Personal Injury, Street Law
2007
Personal Injury, Street Law
2005
Litigation, Litigation Strategies
2002
Litigation, Winning in Voir Dire
Litigation, Cutting Edge-New Trial Techniques
Publications
The Fulfilled Lawyer: Create the Practice you Desire. Chicago, IL: American Bar Association. Spring 2014.
The Road to Independence: 101 Women’s Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms. Chicago, IL: American Bar Association, 2011
