Justice Studio

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Law & Strategy for Justice-Centered Change

Justice Studio supports nonprofits and foundations in Washington with legal insight, values-based governance, and no-BS solutions. Led by Carrie Basas-- attorney, former executive director, and long-time social impact leader.

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Legal Services

Explore our expert legal services designed to empower nonprofits and foundations. We operate on an hourly basis, charging you only for the time you use, or offer a subscription package so that you can address concerns proactively before they become problems for the work you want to be doing.

Rates & Pricing

View current legal service rates
  • Hourly Rate:
    • Nonprofits: $495/hour
    • Foundations: $550/hour
  • Legal Subscription Package:
    • Nonprofits: $2,200/month
    • Foundations: $2,400/month
    • Includes 5 hours/month + phone, text, and email support. We can also set a monthly check-in so that your concerns don't become larger issues.
  • The RED Line (Urgent Legal Support):
    • Full Session: $525 (60 minutes)
    • Quick Session: $265 (30 minutes)
  • Get-Acquainted Consultation: $250 for 30 minutes

Prices current as of 2025. Subject to change.

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Meet Carrie

Carrie Griffin Basas

Carrie Griffin Basas, Esq.

Managing Partner

Carrie Griffin Basas (she/her or they/them) is an attorney (licensed in WA State) focusing on nonprofit law. From 2022–2024, she led Disability Law Colorado and Disability Rights Washington. Prior to those executive director roles, she served as Governor Inslee’s Director of the Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds for seven years. In addition to nonprofit and public service, she has been a law professor, specializing in employment and labor law, civil rights, disability rights, criminal justice, and ethics.

Carrie is also a graduate of Swarthmore College (B.A. with Honors), University of Washington (M.Ed.), and Harvard Law School (J.D. ‘02). She founded her first nonprofit at the age of 26 with just $10K. She doesn’t recommend that as a startup plan. She has served on nonprofit and foundation boards ranging from rural legal services to technology and youth-focused corporate foundations for more than twenty years– which she highly recommends. She lives in Seattle with her family and two cats from Colorado (Griffin-- not named by her-- and featured on this site as the one judgmental silent "catbot", and his less cranky half-sister Zoe.)

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FAQ

No. I'm only licensed to provide legal services in Washington State. If you're outside of WA, I may be able to provide non-legal consulting support.
Legal advising involves applying the law to your specific circumstances. Consulting is more about coaching, planning, and operational guidance without legal conclusions.
You can book a RED Line session directly through the website. These are short-notice, urgent legal advising appointments reserved for nonprofits in Washington.
I do not offer sliding scale rates, but I occasionally take on limited pro bono matters that align with my mission.
If you are a current subscription client, yes! Otherwise, I ask that you book time through my website.
You may cancel up to 24 hours before your session. For emergencies or longtime clients, I offer a one-time waiver of late cancellation fees.
I generally work with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and fiscally-sponsored projects—not individuals.
Yes! I offer a 'Grantee Care' package that allows foundations to sponsor time for their nonprofit partners.
Yes. I designed my site with accessibility in mind, including high contrast visuals, accessible fonts, and screen reader-friendly code. If you encounter any errors, please let me know. I realize access needs take all kinds of forms and I'm here to make your experience as inclusive as possible.
Absolutely. That’s one of the most common services I provide. Legal or consulting options are available depending on your needs.
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The RED Line

Urgent legal support for nonprofits in Washington. Book a 30 or 60 minute session when timing is critical.

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Get-Acquainted Consultation

Explore whether we're a good fit. 30-minute $250 session for Washington nonprofits and foundations.

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Hourly (Non-Urgent)

Book a one-hour session for standard nonprofit legal support. Includes risk assessments, document review, or advising.

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Justice-Studio.com (a project of CoDesign Works PLLC) is a website for advertising and informational purposes only. It should not be relied on or considered as legal advice. CoDesign Works, PLLC, DBA Justice Studio, cannot make guarantees of results or outcomes. Nothing here is intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Use of the “Contact” button on this website, or sending CoDesign Works/Justice Studio/Carrie Basas an email does not create an attorney-client relationship. Unsolicited messages and information sent will not be considered confidential, may be disclosed to third parties, and may not receive a response.
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