Carrie Griffin Basas
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Carrie Griffin Basas is a dedicated attorney at Codesign Works PLLC, operating as Justice Studio in Seattle, Washington, specializing in employment law and tax issues for tax-exempt organizations, including nonprofits and foundations. Licensed to practice in Washington State, with a retired license in Massachusetts, Carrie brings a wealth of experience to her role. From 2022 to 2024, she served as the executive director of both Disability Law Colorado and Disability Rights Washington, championing the rights of individuals with disabilities. Prior to these leadership positions, she was the Director of the Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds under Governor Inslee for seven years. Carrie’s diverse expertise extends to academia, where she has taught as a law professor, focusing on employment and labor law, civil rights, disability rights, criminal justice, and ethics. She earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Swarthmore College, her Master of Education from the University of Washington, and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2002. At the age of 26, Carrie founded her first nonprofit organization with a modest initial investment of $10,000, an experience she humorously advises against as a startup strategy. Over the past two decades, she has actively served on various nonprofit and foundation boards, emphasizing her commitment to community service. Carrie resides in Seattle with her family.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.