The lawyer, Joan Mell, has offices in Fircrest and Montana, and she frequently represents public employees in Pierce County in lawsuits against local governments. She also has experience advising members of the state Legislature on policy and is on the board of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a civil lawsuit against a Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputy who tipped ICE off to a a college student who has overstayed her visa.