Chandler  Olson - Attorney, Seattle

Chandler Olson

Attorney | Seattle


Chandler represents clients in complex civil litigation cases and all aspects of trust and estate litigation, including mediation, trials, arbitration, and appeals. She regularly represents beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and other interested parties in disputes arising under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (“TEDRA”).

While at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Chandler worked at the Estate Planning and Probate Clinic of Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, where she helped low-income tribal clients. She provided guidance to clients in understanding federal and tribal Indian law so that they could prevent further fractionation of family land.

Admissions

  • Washington (2023)
  • Texas (2021)
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas (2023)

Education

  • University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 2021, cum laude
    • Writing Competitions Editor, American Indian Law Review
    • Volunteer, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (2018-2021)
    • Chinese Law Scholarship Program: Renmin University of China Law School (2019)
    • American Jurisprudence Award: Chinese Law
    • Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
    • Dean’s List (2018-2021)
  • University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Arts in English Literary and Cultural Studies, 2018, magna cum laude
    • Minor in International Studies
    • International Relations and Public Research Program: Université Paris Dauphine (Spring 2017)
    • Pi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Background & Interests

In her free time, Chandler enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.