Attorney

Paul E. Clay

A founding partner at Stevens Clay, Paul brings more than 38 years of experience to his work, providing consulting on all aspects of education law.

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  • Paul Clay has served as general counsel and litigation advisor to numerous school districts and educational institutions of all sizes across the state, helping navigate complex issues in governance, employment, and student services.

    • Education Law

    • Board Governance

    • HR & Labor Law

    • Policy Development

    • Legislative Consultation

    • Litigation

    • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1987 — Editor in Chief, Washington Law Review

    • B.A., Washington State University, 1983 — Phi Beta Kappa

    • Partner, Stevens Clay, P.S., 1992–Present

    • Attorney, Paine Hamblen, LLP, 1991–1992

    • Attorney, Karr Tuttle Campbell, 1987–1991

    • Washington State Bar

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit 

  • Outside the office, Paul enjoys fly-fishing and spending time with his wife of more than 35 years and their two daughters.