Before joining McKean Smith as a paralegal, Loa worked at Superior Court Clerk’s Office as a Judicial Proceedings Specialist (Courtroom Clerk) for 11 years, and previously worked in Title Insurance industry for 6 years, which contributes to her efficiency and knowledge base in the legal field. Loa received her BA in English from Washington State University, and loves to flex her creative muscles by composing music on her baby grand piano, playing the taiko, and is currently working on two books. In addition to her creativity, she is a novice sailor and aspires to be a lawyer, gaining experience in the field as she supports McKean Smith’s Attorneys in our Vancouver office.