Tort Study Committee

Purpose:

OAH shall convene a committee for the purpose of developing recommended changes to the current system and processes for claims against the state, or against its officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, and for damages arising out of tortious conduct.

Committee Members:

• Alexander Dietz, Partner, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala
• Amber Leaders, Director, Legal and Contract Services, Office of Financial Management
• Brian Baker, Assistant Attorney General, Chief of Litigation Services, Torts Division, Office of the Attorney General's Office
• Elizabeth Hanley, Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender
• Jason Siems, Washington State Risk Manager, Office of Risk Management, Department of Enterprise Services
• Julie Watts, Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Department of Children, Youth & Families
• Mary Butler, Partner, Wilson Elser
• Micah Larripa, Division Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings
• Michael Pettersen, Director of Risk Mitigation, Department of Corrections
• Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director, Washington State Association of Counties
• Roshelle Cleland, Director of Public Policy, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
• Sara Mooney, Deputy Director, Sexual Violence Law Center
• Tyna Ek, General Counsel, Washington Schools Risk Management Pool

Additional committee members are pending appointment.

Staff:  

Eric Roth, Assistant Chief ALJ, Office of Administrative Hearings

Upcoming Meetings: