Kenneth Odza

Law Practice Ken Odza is an AV-rated litigator, a principal in the Litigation practice group and chair of the firm’s product liability initiative. His experience includes the following areas. * Representing food producers and sellers in claims involving newly emerging pathogens. * Litigating high-stakes tort and environmental claims that threaten brand and public image. * Recovering indemnity and defense costs against insurance companies and tortfeasors. * Prosecuting and defending complex commercial and insurance coverage litigation. * Counseling clients on mitigation of risks related to food liability and food recalls. * Defending claims of wrongful death and other serious injuries. * Prosecuting significant civil rights and constitutional law claims. * Representing parents and children in matters involving school districts. Professional Activities and Publications Food liability law blog available at www.foodliabilitylaw.com. Member, Food Liability Subcommittee, Section of Litigation, American Bar Association; DRI Food Liability Committee; Federal Bar Association Pro Bono Panel. Former hiring partner in Stoel Rives’ Seattle office and charter member of the firmwide Diversity Committee. Has published on issues related to the future of organic food litigation, evolving pathogens and the potential liability exposure of the biofuels industry. Community Activities Ken is very involved in the community, especially in issues related to child advocacy. He has an active pro bono practice. Ken has represented children seeking access to an appropriate public education, institutionalized persons seeking access to a religious diet, and victims of police abuse. He is a board member and immediate past president of TeamChild, a statewide organization that provides civil legal services to children in need. Before becoming an attorney, Ken was a teacher/counselor at a wilderness school in Pennsylvania for severely emotionally and socially disturbed adolescents. Prior Legal Experience Associate, Faulkner Banfield, Juneau, Alaska (1996-98); clerk, Second Judicial District of Alaska (1995-96); deputy magistrate, Alaska District Court (1995-96); clerk, the Hon. Jonathan H. Link, Superior Court at Kenai, Alaska (1994-95). Recognitions and Awards Martindale-Hubbell AV rating Washington Rising Star, 2004, 2005 Leadership Tomorrow, Class of 2002 New York City Government Scholar Education J.D. cum laude, Cornell Law School, 1994 B.S. cum laude, University of Rochester, 1989 National Institute for Trial Training (NITA), Trial and Deposition Training Programs Jurisdictions State bars of Alaska, Colorado, New York and Washington U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and the District of Alaska U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit