Miller Nash attorney Elena Thompson has been elected as a member of the Real Property Council of the Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust (RPPT) Section. Her term as a Real Property Council member will run from 2026-2028.
“I’m honored to join the Real Property Council and contribute to the section’s work on issues that matter to real property practitioners across Washington,” said Elena. “I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and supporting resources that help our legal community better serve clients with their property needs.”
The RPPT section is composed of legal professionals whose practices span the areas of real property, trusts, and estates. The Section’s governance structure includes two separate councils: the Real Property Council and the Probate and Trust Council. The Section sponsors CLEs, produces newsletters, and hosts listservs and websites providing resources to members. In addition, they assist the legislature in the enactment, improvement, and just administration of laws affecting real property, probates, trusts, and estates.
About Elena Thompson
Elena focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on eminent domain and condemnation. She represents municipal agencies and property owners from pre-project planning through negotiations, litigation, trials, and appeals. Clients benefit from her ability to effectively strategize and navigate nuances of eminent domain law and its impact on some of the region’s largest and most complex disputes. She is frequently invited to speak on best practices, trends, and other topics related to eminent domain and condemnation. Elena received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma before earning her law degree at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
