Attorney
Binah is the Practice Group Leader of CH&’s Litigation Group. Her practice involves representing clients in complex business disputes, condemnation, real estate and general commercial litigation. Binah advises her clients through the mediation, trial, and appeal process in both state and federal courts. As an efficient and effective advocate for her clients, Binah delivers practical solutions and works diligently to resolve complex disputes in a focused manner. Binah leverages her prior bankruptcy and creditor’s rights experience to proactively counsel her clients, mitigate risk, and prevent issues that might arise post-judgment, including in bankruptcy and enforcement.
Binah stays active in the community through her continuing pro bono and volunteer endeavors and is a recipient of the King County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. She currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Mackrell International Americas Next Generation Group.
Introduction
Binah is the Practice Group Leader of CH&’s Litigation Group. Her practice involves representing clients in complex business disputes, condemnation, real estate and general commercial litigation. Binah advises her clients through the mediation, trial, and appeal process in both state and federal courts. As an efficient and effective advocate for her clients, Binah delivers practical solutions and works diligently to resolve complex disputes in a focused manner. Binah leverages her prior bankruptcy and creditor’s rights experience to proactively counsel her clients, mitigate risk, and prevent issues that might arise post-judgment, including in bankruptcy and enforcement.
Binah stays active in the community through her continuing pro bono and volunteer endeavors and is a recipient of the King County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. She currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Mackrell International Americas Next Generation Group.
Experience & Results
- Successfully resolved dispute pending in federal district court between agricultural products manufacturer and distributor relating to manufacturer and distributor agreement.
- Successfully resolved dispute pending in superior court between secured lender and borrower relating to loan and collateral enforcement.
- Successfully resolved dispute between purchaser and seller relating to representations and warranties relating to asset purchase agreement.
- Obtained judgment in favor of client following four-day bench trial in complex fraudulent transfer action.
- Obtained judgment in favor of commercial lending client following two-day bench trial in discharge and fraudulent representations action.
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
- American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence Recipient
- Cornelius Honor Society, Member
- University of British Columbia (B.A., Anthropology, 2008)
Admissions
- Washington
- Oregon
- Alaska
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court for the District of Oregon
- US District Court for the District of Alaska
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Honors & Recognition
- Recognized in Washington State by Chambers USA as an “Up and Coming” in the area of Litigation: General Commercial since 2023
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® on the Ones to Watch List in Commercial Litigation since 2021
- Named on the Washington Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers® Magazine since 2023
- Named on the Washington Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers® Magazine (2018-2021)
- Named Exclusive Featured Attorney for Anchorage, Alaska by Premier Bankruptcy Lawyers (2022)
- Recognized as one of the “Top Women Attorneys in Washington” by Seattle Met Magazine
- King County Bar Association “Outstanding Young Lawyer” Award (2014)
- Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Recognition (2012-2015)
- American Bankruptcy Institute “Medal of Excellence” Award (2011)
Professional & Community Involvement
- The Counselors of Real Estate®
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Asian Bar Association of Washington
- Washington Women Lawyers
- Washington State Bar Association, Creditor Debtor Rights Section; Litigation Section
- King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
- Mackrell International Americas, Co-Chair of Next Generation Group (West Coast Region)
- Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS), Previous Board Member
- Jazz Night School, Board of Directors (2016–2018)
Publications/Speaking Engagements
- Moderator, “The Business of Law: Firm Management and Economics – What You Wanted to Know and What You Need to Know,” Mackrell International (August 16, 2024)
- Presenter, “Evidentiary Issues in Bankruptcy: Objections & Opportunities,” Northwest Bankruptcy Institute (May 13, 2022)
Personal
- In her free time, Binah enjoys hitting things and making noise. These pastimes include badminton, kendo, woodworking and learning to play a random assortment of instruments.