Bruce Harrell has spent 30 years as an attorney and community volunteer. Known for his ability to create high performing teams and motivate others, Bruce began his public service in 1979 working for the Seattle City Council under Council President Paul Kraabel.

Bruce attended K-12 in Seattle Public Schools, graduating from Garfield High. He played football for the University of Washington (1978 Rose Bowl Champion, 1979 Sun Bowl Champion, 1st Team Academic All American and All Pac-10) and was subsequently elected to the UW Alumni Board of Trustees and received the 2007 University of Washington Distinguished Alumni Award in Political Science.

In 1984 Bruce graduated from UW’s law school and has served in a variety of leadership roles, representing kids and seniors, union members, non-profits, affordable housing companies and working as a senior attorney for technology and telecommunication companies. Bruce has consistently protected the rights of people; always advocating for fairness, respect and civility. Bruce served as chief legal advisor to the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, chief legal advisor to the First A.M.E. Church and First A.M.E. Housing Corporation, Chief Counsel to U S WEST and general counsel to ITM Source, Inc.