Carrie Griffin Basas

Carrie Griffin Basas

Codesign Works PLLC dba Justice Studio • Seattle, WA
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4444 B 33rd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, US

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About

Justice Studio offers legal support to tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and foundations, in Washington State. Carrie Griffin Basas is an attorney (licensed in WA State; retired license in MA) focusing on nonprofit law. From 2022–2024, she led Disability Law Colorado and Disability Rights Washington. Prior to those executive director roles, she served as Governor Inslee’s Director of the Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds for seven years. In addition to nonprofit and public service, she has been a law professor, specializing in employment and labor law, civil rights, disability rights, criminal justice, and ethics. Carrie is also a graduate of Swarthmore College (B.A. with Honors), University of Washington (M.Ed.), and Harvard Law School (J.D. ‘02). She founded her first nonprofit at the age of 26 with just $10K. She doesn’t recommend that as a startup plan. She has served on nonprofit and foundation boards ranging from rural legal services to technology and youth-focused corporate foundations for more than twenty years– which she highly recommends. She lives 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.

Credentials

Education
2002 Harvard University Law School J.D. 1999 Swarthmore College BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A University of Washington Other - Masters
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Truman Scholar, Harry S. Truman Foundation N/A Paul Hearne Award, American Association of People with Disabilities
Publications
2011 American Bar Association publication Lawyers, Lead On
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Speaking
2024 Harvard graduation celebration Disability rights
Updated: Mar 08, 2026