Chad Johnson

Attorney

Chad is a small-town guy with a big worldview. Growing up in rural Idaho motivated Chad to get out and see the world. He first traveled abroad to Argentina as an exchange student and has since lived, worked, and travelled around the globe. After years of teaching English in Japan and working his way across New Zealand, Chad found himself longing for home.

In 2010, Chad moved back to Idaho with his travel mate and soon-to-be wife, Michiko. Motivated to find a meaningful career, Chad worked his way through law school. From medical malpractice to immigration, Chad learned about different areas of the law by working in them. After graduating from law school in 2016, Chad stepped into a trial attorney position in criminal defense. In that role, he spent years representing ordinary people against the overwhelming power of the government. Then, in 2019, Chad joined Scholnick Birch Hallam Harstad Thorne and embarked upon a career in employment law. In 2024, Chad teamed up with prior colleagues to form Birch Hallam Harstad & Johnson, LLC. In his current practice, Chad continues to represent individuals against powerful entities, both public and private.

Chad and his family love Idaho’s natural beauty. They spend many a weekend soaking in natural hot springs, skiing, biking and just being outside. If you need to break the ice with Chad, ask him about his van. Chad speaks conversational Spanish and basic Japanese.

Education

University of Idaho College of Law, Boise, ID
Juris Doctor, May 2016

Washington State University, Pullman, WA
B.A. in Business Administration, cum laude, May 2007