Burgess Bradshaw

Burgess Bradshaw joined Carey & Lillevik after graduating from Penn State University’s law school. Burgess passionately advocates for youth, family members, and individuals who face charges of misconduct. Whether mentoring high school students or interning for The American Academy of Pediatrics, Burgess is dedicated to serving the interests of young people and families.

During law school, Burgess worked as a:

• Managing editor for The Journal of American Arbitration.
• Research assistant for a law professor.
• Representative for clients in the Family Law Clinic.
• Intern for Cook County Office of Public Guardian, Juvenile Division, in Chicago, Illinois, and for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Federal Affairs Office in Washington, DC.

Currently, Burgess serves the public as:

• An attorney mentor with Bellevue Youth Court.
• A governing board member for Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington (SYLAW).
• A member of QLaw’s Judicial Evaluation Committee.

Public Service

QLaw Judicial Evaluation Committee
Seattle, Washington
March 2010 – present
Judicial Evaluation Committee Member

Bellevue Youth Court
Bellevue, Washington
September 2008 – present
Attorney Mentor for High School Students

Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington (SYLAW)
Seattle, Washington
January 2009 – present
Governing Board Member

Lambert House
Seattle, Washington
October 2006 – September 2008
Drop-in Center Volunteer
Recreational Co-Coordinator with YMCA

Awards and Honors

D. Arthur Magaziner Human Services Award
Woolsack Honor Society
Cherie M. Millage Summer Fellowship Recipient

Publications

“LGBT Parents – Where Do Their Child Custody Disputes Belong?” 5(2) The Journal of American Arbitration 405 (2006).

“Campbell v. General Dynamics Government Systems Corp.: The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Rules that Employer’s Email Message Was Insufficient to Waive Employee’s Right to Federal Jury Trial,” 3(2) The Journal of American Arbitration 319 (2004).