Samantha Baker is an Attorney in the Firm's Portland office and a member of the Litigation practice group. Prior to joining Buchalter, she worked at a Portland law firm where she focused on real estate litigation, employment litigation, and trusts and estates.

Samantha is dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and fiduciaries through trust and estate disputes with empathy and expertise. She is known for her attentive listening, practical advice, and steadfast advocacy-whether she is crafting a tailored estate plan or resolving complex estate disputes.

In law school, she received mentorship and practical experience through several diverse legal internships, including the Oregon Court of Appeals, Immigration Counseling Service, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, and Willamette University's Trusts and Estates Clinic.

Education

• Willamette University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
• Northeastern University, M.S., Nonprofit Management
• Northeastern University, B.S., Music Industry, cum laude

• Pro Bono Honors Recognition, Willamette University College of Law
• 2023 Featured Graduate, Willamette University College of Law

• Samantha Baker, Co-Presenter at the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
• Samantha Baker, Moderator at the American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Book Club
• Samantha Baker, Panelist at the Willamette University College of Law, Dean's Academic Excellence Series