Professional Experience
Lane Powell Board of Directors, Member (2011-2014, 2016)
The Honorable J.B. McInturff, Appellate Law Clerk (1984-1986)
Community Involvement
Gonzaga University Board of Trustees, Vice Chair
American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Fellow
American Bar Association, Member
Washington State Economic Development Commission, Commissioner (2005-2007)
State of Washington, Gubernatorial Debate Consultant to the Governor
American Red Cross, Former Board Member
EducationCatholic University of America, J.D., 1984
- Catholic University of America Law Review, Board of Editors
Gonzaga University, B.B.A., cum laude, 1981
- Outstanding Student of the Year Award
- School of Business Administration Excellence Award
- Loyalty in Leadership Award
- Albert Mann Debate Award
Admissions- Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Admitted Pro Hac Vice in a number of other jurisdictions
Honors"Seattle Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers®, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Litigation (2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021) “Top 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys in the Nation,” Human Resource Executive® (2012-2021) The Best Lawyers in America©, Employment — Management, Labor — Management, ERISA Litigation (2010-2019, 2023); Employee Benefits (ERISA) (2010-2013, 2018-2023) Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Labor and Employment “Labor & Employment Star – West,” Benchmark Litigation (2021-2023) “Top Business Lawyers,” Seattle Business magazine “Washington Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Employment Litigation: Defense (2003-2022) AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ |
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