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    Meet Rachel.

    Rachel Bender, Attorney and Founder of Arthouse Legal
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    Rachel Bender founded Arthouse Legal to bridge the worlds of law and art — helping creative professionals and organizations protect their work without compromising their vision.

    An attorney with over a decade of experience, Rachel began her career as a litigator and corporate counsel before establishing a practice dedicated to the creative sector. She focuses on three areas where she brings the most depth: contracts and agreements, fractional general counsel, and estate planning.

    As a visual artist herself, Rachel understands the creative process from the inside. She partners with artists, designers, creative-tech founders, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams — bringing clarity, empathy, and collaboration to every engagement. Her approach is guided by a simple belief: the right legal framework should support imagination, not limit it.

    Rachel's multidisciplinary background allows her to translate complex legal concepts into accessible, creative language — empowering her clients to feel confident and informed.

    Outside of practice, Rachel can be found in her studio working in acrylic paint and wood sculpture — view her portfolio at RachelBenderArt.com. She is also the founder of Batesly, a legal tech platform, and has created and published several apps.

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    Credentials

    Admissions

    • Washington State Bar
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

    Education

    • J.D., Seattle University School of Law
    • B.A., University of Houston

    Career Highlights

    • Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch | 2025
      Best Lawyers in America
    • Rising Star | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
      Super Lawyers Magazine
    • Top Women Lawyers | 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
      Seattle Met Magazine (category retired after 2021)
    • Honoree, Next Gen in Law Series | 2023
      Puget Sound Business Journal
    • Pro Bono Service Commendation | 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017
      Washington State Bar Association

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    What clients say

    “Professional, ethical, top notch”

    “Rachel Bender is a leader and incredible human”

    “One of the best”

    “Rachel cares a lot about her clients.”

    “Her guidance has helped me tremendously”

    “She's a very hard worker [and] is very thorough”

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    Start with a free 60-minute consultation. I'd love to hear about your work and explore how I can help.

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