Judge Elizabeth Berns joined the King County Superior Court Bench in January 2013 after 20 years in legal practice. Shortly after joining the Bench, she became the Project Chair for the King County Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment Coordinated Response Oversight Committee. She is active in helping others understand domestic violence, sexual assault and the impact of trauma exposure. She has held several leadership roles on the Court and is a frequent presenter for local and national judicial educational programs.