Antonio Gonzalez
Seattle
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Attorney
Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Representing parents in tribal court cases where their children have been declared 'in need of care,' emphasizing the importance of family rights and welfare in legal proceedings
- Ongoing development of effective client counseling techniques through direct interaction with clients and witnesses, ensuring their understanding and active participation in legal proceedings
- Maintaining and enhancing cultural competence through continued contact with Native culture and communities, emphasizing sensitivity and awareness in legal practice.
1L Diversity Summer Fellow
Northwest Resource Law PLLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped solve complex business problems for corporate clients operating in the natural resources sector, including logging companies, fishermen, troller operators, local municipalities, and business coalitions
- Engaged in comprehensive research and analysis, authoring detailed memos on critical topics such as breach of fiduciary duty, the presumption of vacatur in the Administrative Procedures Act, Washington Trust Lands and compliance with environmental regulations like CERCLA
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and emerging legal developments to provide cutting-edge research.
Bakery Team Lead
Hello Robin
04.2023 - Current
- Enforced Labor and Industries Wages, Rest Breaks & Meal Periods law
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
Human Resources Supervisor
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Researched, analyzed and applied Washington human resources law and regulations and ensured compliance with these laws
- Managed recruitment needs by determining open positions, screening, and interviewing 600+ applicants
- Assisted managers with onboarding paperwork, training, and distribution of payroll for over 600 employees
- Documented cash-handling and attendance policy violations and issued disciplinary proceedings
- Organized termination paperwork, exit interviews and offboarding processes.
Personnel Director
Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw the hiring process, including interviewing and reference checks for 80+ positions
- Chaired the Personnel Committee: tasked with auditing job descriptions and personnel policy
- Managed and distributed over $850,000 of ASUW payroll in tandem with Finance and Budget Director
- Served as lead contact for personnel complaints, investigations, and disciplinary processes
- Researched Open Public Meetings Act and ensured ASUW acted in compliance.
Director of Internal Policy
Associated Students Of The University Of Washingto
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Enforced the Open Public Meetings Act and responded to Public Records requests
- Recommended updates to ASUW legislation, regulations and policies.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Education
J.D. - Environmental Law Concentration Track
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, WA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2022
Affiliations
SBA King County Bar Association Liaison, OUTlaws (LGBTQ+ Student Group), Environmental Law Society
Timeline
Student Attorney
Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic
09.2023 - Current
1L Diversity Summer Fellow
Northwest Resource Law PLLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bakery Team Lead
Hello Robin
04.2023 - Current
Personnel Director
Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
06.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Internal Policy
Associated Students Of The University Of Washingto
06.2020 - 06.2021
Human Resources Supervisor
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
04.2018 - 10.2022
J.D. - Environmental Law Concentration Track
University of Washington School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Washington