Kristian Hedine:
 Kristian E. Hedine feels that every business deserves access to legal services that emulate "in-house counsel" convenience. We are on your desk top instead of down the hall, but the results can be just as effective.
Kris grew up in Walla Walla with his four siblings, the son of a local physician. He attended U of W in Seattle and then University of Kansas School of Law, earning his J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, in 1982. Kris has been in private practice since that time, for 15 years with the firm of Reese, Baffney, Schrag & Hedine in Walla Walla, and then as in-house counsel for a telecom startup.
In 2001, Kris founded Virtual In-House Counsel to serve the needs of small business clients with innovative and responsive approaches to the challenges of today's business climate. Today he provides a variety of services in the areas of business formation, contracts, labor and employment issues, estate planning and trusts, working with non-profits and charitable associations, and Real Estate. Kris is also an experienced mediator, offering assistance with business and family law matters.
Kris is admitted in Washington and Oregon. He is active in Washington Employment Lawyers Association and Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys. Kris regularly serves on committees for the Washington State Bar. He volunteers with community foundations and serves on two non-profit boards.
Susan Baker:
Susan N. Baker entered private practice by joining the staff of Virtual In-House Counsel in 2010. She works in civil litigation and legal research.
Susan grew up in rural Idaho. She received a BS degree from the College of Idaho, then completed her J.D. at the University of Idaho, and was admitted to the Idaho Bar in 1979.
While living in Idaho, she was a judicial law clerk. She also wrote a child support enforcement manual, researched legislation and prepared proposed rules, regulations, and code sections; and administered state and federal grants.
While living and traveling in Europe as the young wife of an Air Force officer stationed in Greece, she taught business law classes at the overseas divisions of two U.S. colleges, earned a degree in dress design, and was a tax preparer at Arthur Young and Company. When back in the states a few years later, Susan and her husband, Dr. Delwyn Baker, settled into family life and raised their two children.
Susan resumed her legal career in 1997 when she was admitted to the Washington State Bar. Most recently she worked giving legal advice to offenders and representing them in front of the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board.
Kathy Hedine:
 Kathy joined the staff at Virtual In-House Counsel in 2010. Originally from the Oregon Coast, Kathy has called Walla Walla "home" for the past 28 years. Kathy received training in the medical profession as a phlebotomist, EMT, medical assistant and for the previous 6 years was employed in administration at the Walla Walla VAMC. Aside from the medical field, she was owner/operator of her own Process Serving company for 10 years and also enjoyed time working in local banking institutions as well. Kathy has two adult sons and she and her husband Kris have one daughter just graduating from Western Washington University with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. With an empty nest at home, Kathy and Kris enjoy traveling, motorcycling, and their involvement in local community events.
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Karen Dobbins:
Karen Dobbins and Kris Hedine have worked together as a service team since 1997. Karen's role as support staff at Virtual In-House Counsel ensures that clients have an extra layer of commitment to their needs.
Karen was raised in Walla Walla and attended Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Legal work is a second career for Karen, after spending 15 years working in the banking industry as a loan officer and then Vice President for Mortgage Loan Servicing.
Karen has special knowledge in matters of business organization, real estate, accounting, word processing and office management.
Laura Barnes:
Laura graduated from Walla Walla High School in 2008, the same year she joined the staff of VIHC. She is currently attending Walla Walla University where she plans a degree in Business. Growing up Laura has been involved in numerous clubs and activities including 4-H, Northwest Quarter Horse Youth Association, Future Business Leaders of America and ASB.
She has been riding horses her entire life and it is her favorite thing to do. She currently co-leads the ' Trails and Rails ' 4-H group where members learn about riding skills necessary both inside the show ring and on the western trail. Laura enjoys living in Walla Walla among her large, extended family and thinks being a great aunt is one of her most important roles.
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