Katie Schiller’s extensive skill set in policy advocacy, systemic reform, and dependency law makes her a highly effective advocate for parents in child welfare cases. During law school, she was actively involved in advocacy and policy reform, teaching constitutional rights through the Street Law Club, examining wrongful legal intervention in the Innocence Club, and championing gender equity in the Women’s Law Caucus. She also founded the Student Organization for Victim Advocacy, demonstrating her commitment to trauma-informed representation and ensuring that families navigating the legal system have a voice. Her sharp legal analysis and persuasive writing were showcased when she co-authored an amicus curiae brief for the Washington State Supreme Court, addressing institutional responsibility in protecting vulnerable individuals—an issue directly relevant to child welfare law. Her experience at the local county public defender’s office strengthened her ability to challenge state intervention, hold agencies accountable, and advocate for due process. Katie Schiller’s strategic litigation skills, unwavering commitment, and ability to challenge agency overreach make her a relentless defender of parental rights and a trusted legal ally for families navigating the dependency system.