
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.
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 | 2025Best Lawyers in America
- Rising Star | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Women Lawyers | 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018Seattle Met Magazine (category retired after 2021)
- Honoree, Next Gen in Law Series | 2023Puget Sound Business Journal
- Pro Bono Service Commendation | 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017Washington State Bar Association
Member of HeyCounsel — a curated legal network of firms dedicated to the future of law.
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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