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THE LEGAL BRIEF
VOLUME 42, ISSUE 5
Young Lawyer Spotlight By Devin Kohr & Peter Lindgren, Young Lawyer Section Co - Chairs
Brodie Weston WSBA # 62573
1. Name and year admitted to Bar: Brodie Weston and I was admitted to the Bar on September 27, 2024.
2. Areas you practice in: Criminal Law.
3. I became a lawyer because . . . I became a lawyer to make a difference in the community that I grew up in. I thought I could make that difference in a variety of ways but felt becoming a lawyer would provide the most opportunities to make that difference. 4. The hardest part of being a lawyer is . . . Filling out the questionnaire for this spotlight! Real answer: the hardest part of being a lawyer, especially a prosecutor, is that my decisions directly influence an individual ’ s life. This is a tremendous responsibility that I do not take lightly, and it can be challenging when there are countless factors to be considered.
5. I would give this advice to a first - year law student: I would tell a first - year law student to try to have fun with their legal studies. Law school is exhausting and stressful; you have to find ways to have a good time throughout the process.
6. Traits I admire in other attorneys: I admire attorneys who can recite rules without hesitation when asked questions. I ’ m hopeful this comes with continued exposure to the rules and with experience.
7. If I were not practicing law, I would be . . . A mountain guide.
8. What is the first thing you will do when you retire? Go hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
9. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? Why? I would travel to the past because I love history.
10. What words of wisdom would you pass on to your childhood self? I would tell young Brodie to make the most of each day.
11. What words of wisdom would you give to a young lawyer new to the profession? I would tell a young lawyer new to the profession to become okay with being uncomfortable. There are so many new procedures and new information being thrown at you; you must learn to embrace the discomfort and keep moving forward with a smile.
Brief synopsis of you, your personal life, your work life, and any special awards or activities:
I was born in Portland, Oregon and moved to Tumwater, Washington in 2004; I ’ ve lived in the area ever since. I graduated from Tumwater High School, South Puget Sound Community College, Saint Martin ’ s University, and eventually Seattle University School of Law. I was an intern with the Appellate Unit at the Pierce County Prosecutor ’ s Office during my 2L and 3L years, bringing me to my current job as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Thurston County. One of the many reasons I love Thurston County is because I love the outdoors. I can drive less than two hours in any directions and be surrounded by the beauty that Washington has to offer.
Contact information (work phone and email): Work phone: (360) 786 - 5270. Email: brodie.weston@co.thurston.wa.us
If you would like to be featured in the Young Lawyer Spotlight or know someone you would like your fellow lawyers to get to know, email the TCBA Young Lawyers Section Co - Chairs, Devin Kohr at dkohr@bgwp.net or Peter Lindgren at peter.lindgren@co.thurston.wa.us.
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