Expertise:
Elder law; Wills, estate and probate law; Special needs assessment
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading in diverse subject areas including politics and biographies; Writing; Painting; Sewing; Scrapbooking; Gourmet cooking; Maintaining an extensive wine cellar
Education Degrees:
JD, University of Washington (1971); Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA (1968)
Affiliations Awards:
Alumni, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Women-Owned Bank Networking Organization
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Hauskins worked in labor law, labor negotiations and employment law for over 20 years. She has negotiated with several unions, including electrical workers, and professional and technical engineers. She has also worked in a program providing legal aid to federal prison inmates and conducted classes in national bookstore chains on publishing and writing books for children.
Charity:
Volunteer, Hospice Residents; Featured Speaker and Instructor on Labor, Employment, Sexual Harassment and Immigration Law
Number Of Years In Profession:
57
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her never-give-up attitude and tenacity.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her educational background and the experience she gained working as a chief city light utility labor law expert for technical engineers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing a limited law practice including pro bono work in the community; Serving the elderly in the community who require legal assistance; Acting as a liaison for creditors
Awards/Honors:
William Wallace Wilshire Scholarship, University of Washington School of Law
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hauskins intends to open her own elder law practice.