Kelsey Becky Hahm is a summer law clerk at Barran Liebman who is currently completing her J.D. at the University of Washington School of Law. As a law clerk, Kelsey supports attorneys with legal research, drafting, litigation preparation, developing employment policies, and crafting materials for client trainings.

Kelsey is currently a member of the Editorial Staff of the Washington International Law Journal and serves as Vice President of Communications of the Law and Business Association. Prior to working at Barran Liebman, Kelsey worked as a summer extern for the Honorable Judge Paul M. Crisalli at the King County Superior Court in Kent, where she drafted memos and conducted legal research

Prior to law school, Kelsey earned a B.A., summa cum laude, from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, where she double majored in child psychology & education and media & communication. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys practicing jiu-jitsu and going on hikes. Additionally, Kelsey speaks fluent Korean.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

• Extern, Justice Paul M. Crisalli, King County Superior Court (June 2025 – August 2025)