Hon. Kathleen Learned (Ret.)

Judge Learned served for 11 years on the King County Superior Court before entering private practice in 1999. Her career includes extensive work as a trial judge handling complex civil litigation and a decade of experience as a public defender. Since transitioning to private dispute resolution, she has successfully mediated and arbitrated thousands of cases involving diverse legal issues ranging from multi-party construction defects to sensitive employment and family law matters.

A seasoned neutral with a strong judicial background, she is particularly effective in high-stakes civil litigation and sensitive multi-party disputes requiring a steady, authoritative presence.

Combines a decade of judicial experience with ten years as a public defender to provide a balanced perspective on complex disputes.

She is widely regarded by legal professionals for her persistence, thorough preparation, and ability to manage highly emotional or legally intricate cases with a calm and fair demeanor.