Meredith Thielbahr joined Oles, Morrison, Rinker & Baker in 2009 after graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. Meredith worked as a summer clerk in the firm's Seattle office in 2008. Meredith is a member of the firm's Construction Litigation Practice Group and the Federal Practice Group, which focuses on assisting contractors in public procurement and contract dispute resolution with the federal government. During law school, Meredith served as Associate Editor of the Seattle University Law Review from 2007-2008, and as Lead Article Editor from 2008-2009. Meredith also was a member of Seattle University's Moot Court Board from 2007-2009. Meredith frequently volunteers her time to various organizations, including the Plymouth Housing Group and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. During her free time, Meredith enjoys yoga and vacationing at her family cabin in Montana.

Publications

• Contributing Author: "Construction Law Update," Aspen Publishing (2010 and 2011)
• "SBA Gives Women a Helping Hand," NAWIC Image Magazine (November 2011)
• "More Federal Contracting Jobs Await Women," Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (April 2011)
•  "Program Designed to Give Women-Owned Small Businesses More Federal Contracting Opportunities," Daily Pacific Builder (June 2011)

Professional and Civic Involvement

Washington State Bar Association

Courts

Washington State Courts

Education

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, cum laude, 2009
B.A., Washington State University, cum laude, Business Administration, Honors College Graduate, 2006
   Mu Kappa Tau National Marketing Honor Society
   Order of Omega Greek National Honor Society