Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law – J.D., 2015
- Senior Staff Member, Energy Law Journal
- Order of the Barristers
- Rocky Mountain Regional Chair, National Black Law Students Association
- Arkansas State University – B.A. in Communication Studies, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Notable Results
- Successfully defended corporate entities in negligence and personal injury actions involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death stemming from motor vehicle collisions.
- Conducted workplace harassment investigations and favorably resolved claims on behalf of employers in connection with U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proceedings alleging sex, race, disability, and pregnancy discrimination.
- Achieved dismissal with prejudice of professional negligence action against an insurance adjuster involving breach of fiduciary duty and failure to procure insurance claims.
- Represented corporate entities at public hearings before state utility and transportation regulation commissions and secured necessary permits and approvals for private developments and capital improvements.
- Obtained summary dismissal of negligence action against transportation company for the opposing party’s failure to timely make and comply with discovery requirements. Successfully drafted the associated appellate pleadings and the dismissal was upheld on appeal by the state supreme court.
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Washington State Bar Association
- Snohomish County Bar Association
- Loren Miller Bar Association
- Washington Women Lawyers Association
- Junior League of Seattle
Personal Interests and Activities
Outside her law practice, Myriah is a contemporary visual artist whose paintings have been featured in galleries and private collections throughout the United States. As an artist, she has served as a Chair and juror for art exhibitions. Myriah is also a certified yoga instructor and volunteers her time teaching yoga to underserved communities.