Sara Beck is a law clerk at COJK, where she devotes her time to drafting software-related patent applications. Sara collaborates with attorneys at the firm on matters related to machine learning and artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, image processing, communications, and medical devices.
Prior to entering law school, Sara worked across Fortune 500 companies and startups as an AI engineer and leader defining enterprise AI strategy and building production-ready ML systems. She led teams delivering LLM-driven automation, optimization, forecasting, and network analysis products that improved user experience and the organizations’ financial outcomes. She has also consulted with academic and public health institutions, applying data science to support research initiatives.
Sara is currently a 2L student at Seattle University School of Law, with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028. She is a member of the Seattle University's Law Review and Moot Court Board. She has a Master of Science in statistics from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in physics and mathematics from the University of Puget Sound. She also holds an advanced paralegal certificate.
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, 2L
- M.S., Statistics (emphasis Biostatistics and Bioinformatics), Texas A&M University, 2013
- B.S., Physics and Mathematics, University of Puget Sound, 2008
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC
Law Clerk, Seattle, WA, 2026 - present
Technical Experience
- Head of Data Science and AI
Craft.co, 2022 - 2024 - Head of Data Science
Slated, Inc., 2021 – 2022 - Data Science Leader and Consultant
Independent and Slalom, Inc., 2017 - 2021 - Machine Learning Adjunct Instructor
University of Washington, 2016 – 2017 - Research Consultant/Statistician
University of Washington Medical Center Dept. of Surgery, 2012 - 2014 - Systems Analyst II
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 2008 - 2011