Background
Stephens received her B.A. from Gonzaga University in 1987 and her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1993.[6] After graduating from law school, Stephens served as a staff attorney for Fred Van Sickle from 1993 to 1995. After that, she went into private practice. Stephens was appointed to the Washington Court of Appeals and was later elected to the court in 2007. She joined the Washington Supreme Court on January 1, 2008.[3]
Stephens has also worked as an adjunct professor for the Gonzaga University School of Law.[3]
- Law:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, 1993
- Bachelor's:
- Gonzaga University, 1987
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