Felicia Watson

Felicia Watson serves as Assistant Vice President with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB’s) Office of Legal Affairs, where her practice focuses on construction liability, labor, safety and health, building materials, privacy, and international trade. She also works on compliance and litigation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and has written amicus curiae briefs in support of NAHB and members concerning construction liability, the Fair Housing Act litigation, and Chinese drywall insurance coverage. Felicia has written comments in federal rulemakings including softwood lumber, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, imports from China, and labor, safety and health issues. She is a co-author of “Warranties for Builders and Remodelers” published by BuilderBooks. Most recently, she worked with colleagues in developing a free mobile application “pocket guide” to the Fair Housing Act. Prior to joining NAHB, she practiced law focusing on administrative, regulatory and government contracts. She served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney prosecuting felony domestic violence cases and providing evidentiary training for local law enforcement. Felicia is admitted to the bars of the District of Columbia and Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court, and a number of federal courts. She received her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law, an LL.M. in International & Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, and her B.A. from Seattle University.