Carson Heideman is a summer law clerk at Barran Liebman who is currently completing his J.D. at the University of Washington School of Law. As a law clerk, Carson supports attorneys with case preparation, legal research, case file managements, and developing materials for client trainings.

Carson is a rising 2L at the University of Washington School of Law. He comes to us following an externship with the Honorable Mary Jo Heston of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington.

Prior to law school, Carson pursued his undergraduate studies at American University, graduating with a B.A. in International Politics. During his undergraduate years, Carson interned at several agencies including the Social Security Administration, DOJ Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Embassy Baku, and the Executive Office of the President.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

• Legal Assistant, U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Hawaii (September 2023 – August 2024)

• Legal Assistant, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel (July 2023 – September 2023)

• English Instructor, GABA (September 2022 – May 2023)

• English Instructor, NOVA (July 2021 – August 2022)

Honors

• Japanese Government Scholarship: Language Study in Tokyo at Keio University (2019 – 2020)

• State Department Scholarship: Language Study in Tajikistan (2016)