McKenzie is a litigation attorney, licensed to practice in Idaho and Washington. She graduated first in her class at Gonzaga University School of Law and served as the Executive Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review.

Before law school, McKenzie attended Western Washington University in Bellingham. She was drawn to the law by her love for reading and writing and strives to help businesses and individuals in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene solve complex problems.

In her free time, McKenzie enjoys creative writing, live theatre, and spending time with her husband and baby boy.

Why Smith + Malek?

I love being part of a team that intentionally builds each member up and celebrates even the smallest successes.

What are you currently reading?

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott.

What’s one life goal you’ve yet to accomplish?

Climbing Mount Rainier.