J. Eric Osnes

Legal Analyst

Experience

Eric comes to us with extensive business experience and legal knowledge, having recently graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. He is a serial entrepreneur, having started several companies in the aviation and maritime industries and served as a Policy Analyst for the Washington State Office of Marine Safety. His professional background includes leadership roles in maritime operations and international business, with command experience in US waters and internationally. Eric has conducted research on international space law for salvage and rescue and has worked extensively in Northern Europe in the ship design and construction industry where his fluency in Norwegian was a great asset.

Education

• B.Sc., Nautical Industrial Technology, California Maritime Academy

• M.B.A. International Business, Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics

• M.Jur., University of Washington School of Law

Recognitions

• Spirit of Excellence Award, 2025 Inaugural Academic Excellence Awards, University of Washington School of Law

• US Coast Guard Licensed Ship Master (Captain)

• Finalist, 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, University of Washington

• Research Paper under review by Journal of Space Law for possible publication

Personal

Eric is a native Washingtonian and lives in Edmonds with his Siberian Husky, Miss Ripley. He enjoys all things boats and planes (he is currently pursuing his private pilot license), dabbles in 3D printing and scale model building, and goes overlanding with friends throughout the Pacific Northwest. Eric enjoys professional soccer, listening to music, wine-tasting, and cooking for friends. He is involved in philanthropy through an endowed scholarship he established at Seattle University.