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This document provides an overview of a special advertising section in Super Lawyers magazine that spotlights top women attorneys in Washington. It includes an alphabetical list of the top 50 women lawyers in the state according to the Super Lawyers selection process. It also includes profiles of law firms and attorneys with indexes organized by primary area of practice.
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- 1. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SuperLawyers SUPER LAWYERS SPOTLIGHTS THE TOP WOMEN ATTORNEYS IN WASHINGTON Aspecial section devoted to female attorneys from the 2014 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists SUPERLAWYERS.COM ?2014 SUPER LAWYERS, PART OF THOMSON REUTERS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. {t~i~t?: THOMSON REUTERS ?::~=:=~.._... and the publishers of
- 2. WASHINGTON THE TOP 50 WOMEN An alphabetical listing of the women lawyers who ranked topof the list in the 2014 Washington Super Lawyers nomination, research and btue ribbon review process Anderson, Sherri M., Law Offices of Sherri M. Anderson, Seattle Archer, Margaret Y., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma Beatty, Jacquelyn A., Karr Tuttle Campbell, Seattle Bertram, Karen R., Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart, Seattle Bremner, Anne M., Anne Bremner, Seattle Brown, Lora L., Law Offices of Lora L. Brown, Seattle Cairns, Carolyn, Stokes Lawrence, Seattle Campbell, Jennifer, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, Seattle Carey, Diana K., Karr Tuttle Campbell, Seattle Carlsen, Laura, McKinley Irvin, Tacoma Char, Patricia H., K&L Gates, Seattle Cochran, Kathy A., Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson, Seattle Cunningham, Janis A., Perkins Coie, Seattle SPECIAL .<DVERTISING SECTION Ebberson, Linda Kelley, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, Seattle Forbis, Amy T., Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, Seattle Frank, Katrin E., MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, Seattle Fujimoto, Marcia K., Graham & Dunn, Seattle George, Janet A., Law Office of Janet A. George, Seattle Golfe, Wendy S., Stoel Rives, Seattle Gregory, Deanna, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle Heston, Mary Jo, Lane Powell, Seattle Hicks, Karolyn, Stokes Lawrence, Seattle Jost, Shannon M., Stokes Lawrence, Seattle Koehler, Karen, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan, Seattle Kruse, Laura E., Betts Patterson & Mines, Seattle Leedom, Elizabeth A., Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, Seattle Lonnquist, Judith A ., Law Offices of Judith A. Lonnquist, Seattle Marchese, Lisa M., Dorsey & Whitney, Seattle Marisseau, Medora, KarrTuttle Campbell, Seattle Matison, Katie, Lane Powell, Seattle Mautner, Gail E., Lane Powell, Seattle Muir, Megan L., DLA Piper, Seattle O'Sullivan, Kathleen M., Perkins Coie, Seattle Pagalilauan, Tisha, Cascadia Law Group, Seattle Peterson, Eileen S., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma Pettis, Faith Li, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle Ringer, Rebecca S., Floyd Pflueger & Ringer, Seattle Roe, Rebecca J., Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, Seattle Roeder, Melissa K., Forsberg & Umlauf, Seattle Schultz, Mary, Mary Schultz Law, Spokane Sharpe, Lisa A., Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, Seattle Sherland, Barbara C., Stoel Rives, Seattle Smith, Catherine W., Smith Goodfriend, Seattle Somers, Janet H., Somers Tamblyn King, Mercer Island Spillane, Mary H., Williams Kastner, Seattle Suzuki, Akane R., Garvey Schubert Barer, Seattle Terrell, Beth E., Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie, Seattle Thomas, Cynthia, Real Property Law Group, Seattle Willert, Sheryl J., Williams Kastner, Seattle Wilson, Ann T., Law Offices of Ann T. Wilson, Seattle HEALTHCARE The historical success of our women lawyers is a testament to our firm's culture. We want to congratulate those selected to 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and are proud that both Elizabeth Leedom and Amy Forbis were again named in the Top 50 Women lawyers. EMPLOYMENT LAW MALPRACTICE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS & UOIIJI't'fJIL" SUPERLAWYERS.COM Elizabeth Leedom: Shareholder ·Top 100, Top 50 Women, and Super Lawyers; Amy Forbis: Shareholder ? Top 50 Women & Super Lawyers; Jennifer Moore: Shareholder; Jennifer Gannon Crisera: Senior Associate; Carol Sue Janes: Senior Attorney · Super Lawyers; Amy Magnano: Senior Associate · Rising Stars; Amy Delisa: Senior Associate · Rising Stars; Karen Rasmussen: Senior Attorney; Jenny Churas: Senior Associate - Rising Stars; Rhianna Fronapfel: Associate · Rising Stars. Tel206.622.5511 BENNETT BIGELOW & LEEDOM, P.s. www.bbllaw.com SEATTLEMET.COM DECE MB ER 2014 S-3
- 3. SUPER LAWYERS I WASHINGTON 2014 THE TOP WOMEN PRACTICE AREA INDEX Administrative Law ........................................ 5-4 Alternative Dispute Resolution ..................... S-4 Antitrust Litigation ......................................... 5-4 Appellate ........................................................ S-4 Aviation & Aerospace ..................................... S-4 Banking ........................................................... 5-4 Bankruptcy: Business ..................................... 5-4 Bankruptcy: Consumer................................... S-4 Business Litigation ......................................... S-4 Business/Corporate ....................................... 5-4 Civil Litigation: Defense ................................. S-4 Class Action/Mass Torts ................................ S-4 Construction Litigation .................................. S-4 Creditor Debtor Rights................................... S-4 Criminal Defense ............................................ S-4 Criminal Defense: DUI/ DWI........................... S-4 Criminal Defense: White Collar ..................... S-4 Elder Law ........................................................ 5-4 Eminent Domain ............................................ S-6 Employee Benefits.......................................... S-6 Employment & Labor ..................................... S-6 Employment Litigation: Defense ................... S-6 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ................... S-6 Energy & Natural Resources.......................... 5-6 Environmental ................................................ 5-6 Environmental Litigation ............................... 5-6 Estate & Trust Litigation .................................S-7 Estate Planning & Probate .............................S-7 Family Law.......................................................S-7 Government Contracts ....................................S-7 Government Finance .......................................S-7 Health Care..................................................... 5-8 Immigration .................................................... 5-8 Insurance Coverage........................................ 5-8 Intellectual Property ...................................... S-8 Intellectual Property Litigation ...................... S-8 Land Use/Zoning ........................................... S-8 Media & Advertising ....................................... S-8 Mergers & Acquisitions .................................. S-8 Nonprofit Organizations ............................... S-8 Personal Injury General: Defense .................. S-8 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff................... S-8 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice:- Defense ........................................................ 5-8 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff......................................................... S-8 Personal Injury Products: Defense ................ S-9 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ................. S-9 Real Estate ..................................................... S-9 Schools & Education ...................................... S-9 Securities & Corporate Finance ..................... S-9 Social Security Disability................................ S-9 Tax................................................................... S-9 Transportation/Maritime............................... 5-9 Utilities............................................................ S-9 S-4 SEATTLE METROPO LITAN DECEMBER 2014 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION THE LIST BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of June 5, 2014. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com. Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW McNeill, Polly L., Summit Law Group, Seattle, 206-676-7000 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Kallas, Paris K., Judicial Dispute Resolution, Seattle, 206-223-1669 Pg. S-9 Nelson, Christina Gerrish, CGN Law Office, Seattle, 205-552-3410 Pg. S-10 ANTITRUST LITIGATION Emerson, Ramona M., K&L Gates, Seattle, 206-370-5748 APPELLATE Clapham, Linda B., Carney Badley Spellman, Seattle, 205-522-8020 Evanson, Kymberly, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle, 205-245·1700 Griffith, Rita J., Attorney at Law, Seattle, 206-547-1742 Hart, Emmelyn, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Seattle, 205-435-2020 Pg. S-10 Johnson, Sarah C., Pacifica Law Group, Seattle, 206-245-1700 Okano, Pamela A., Reed McClure, Seattle, 206-386-7002 Smith, Catherine W., Smith Goodfriend, Seattle, 205-524-0974 Pg. S-3 Spillane, Mary H., Williams Kastner, Seattle, 205-528·6656 Pg. S-3 White, Melissa O'Loughlin, Cozen O'Connor, Seattle, 205-373-7240 AVIATION & AEROSPACE Jorgensen, Caryn Geraghty, Mills Meyers Swartling, Seattle, 206·382-1000 BANKING Baruffi, Kumi Yamamoto, Columbia Banking System, Tacoma, 253-305·1571 BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Carey, Diana K., KarrTuttle Campbell, Seattle, 206-224·8056 Pg. 5-3 Nagler, Gloria Z., Nagler & Malaier, Seattle, 205-224-3462 Pearson, Jane E., Foster Pepper, Seattle, 206-447-4705 Willig, Aimee S., Bush Strout & Kornfeld, Seattle, 205-521-3838 Pg. S-10 BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER Davis, Antoinette M., Antoinette M. Davis Law, Seattle, 206-485·1011 Pg. S-10 BUSINESS LITIGATION Black, RachelS., Susman Godfrey, Seattle, 206-516-3899 Bloomfield, Stephanie, Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma, 253-620-6514 Burke, Maureen, Cairncross & Hempelmann, Seattle, 206-254-4453 Dearmin, Diana M., Dearmin Fogarty, Seattle, 205-825-9400 Pg. S-10 Duffy, Barbara J., Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223-7944 Goldman, Jessica L., Summit Law Group, Seattle, 206-676-7000 Lopez, Martha I. Rodriguez, K&L Gates, Seattle, 206-370-7653 O'Sullivan, Kathleen M., Perkins Coie, Seattle, 206-359-5375 Pg. S-3 Power, Vanessa Soriano, Stoel Rives, Seattle, 206·386-7553 BUSINESS/CORPORATE Brewer, Dori E., Perkins Coie, Seattle, 205-359·8435 CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE Bremner, Anne M., Anne Bremner, Seattle, 206·486-1200 Pg. 5-3, S-10 Brodie Jackson, Nicole, Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Seattle, 205-452·5700 Corsi, Michelle A., Lee Smart, Seattle, 206-252·8312 Pg. S-10 Erickson, Marilee C., Reed McClure, Seattle, 205-386-7047 Roeder, Melissa K., Forsberg & Umlauf, Seattle, 205-589-8500 Pg. 5-3 Stone, Jill Haavig, Stadium Law Group, Tacoma, 253-327-1042 Sweeney, Emilia L., Carney Badley Spellman, Seattle, 206·622·8020 Pg. S-10 Terwilliger, Molly A., Summit Law Group, Seattle, 206·676-7000 CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Lin, Tana, Keller Rohrback, Seattle, 206-623-1900 Pg. S-10 Terrell, Beth E., Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie, Seattle, 206-815-5503 Pg. S-3 CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Blackburn, Joanne T., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Seattle, 206-676-7540 Gillaspy, Betsy A., Gillaspy & Rhode, Kirkland, 425-646·2956 Parkinson, Robynne T., Thaxton Parkinson, Mercer Island, 206-909-5290 CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Anderson, Heidi C., Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223·7000 Crabbe, Deborah A., Foster Pepper, Seattle, 206-447·5325 Heston, Mary Jo, Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223-7015 Pg. S-3 Maclean, Merrilee A., Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller, Bellevue, 425-454-3374 Schweet, Laurin S., Schweet Linde & Coulson, Seattle, 205-381·0120 Pg. 5-11 CRIMINAL DEFENSE Burke, Liza E., Burke Brown, Seattle, 206-933-2414 Fulton, Patricia A., Law Offices of Geoffrey Burg, Seattle, 206-467·2607 Gordon, Kimberly N., Gordon & Saunders, Seattle, 206-340·6034 Muth, Amy 1., Law Office of Amy Irene Muth, Seattle, 206-682-3053 Nussbaum, Lenell, Law Office of Lenell Nussbaum, Seattle, 206-728·0996 CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI Robertson, Andrea K., Robertson Law, Seattle, 206-395-5257 CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR Eakes, Patricia A., Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes, Seattle, 206-623-7450 Lee, Amanda E., Law Office of Amanda Lee, Seattle, 206·805-0990 Ostrovsky, Andrea D., Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes, Seattle, 206-623-1700 ELDER LAW Howle, Suzanne C., Thompson & Howle, Seattle, 205-682-8400 Isenhour, Barbara A., Isenhour Bleck, Seattle, 206·340-2200 Peterson, Eileen 5., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma, 253-620-5419 Pg. s-3 Somers, Janet H., SomersTamblyn King, Mercer Island, 206-232-4050 Pg. 5-3 Thompson, Karen M., Thompson & Howle, Seattle, 206·545-7777 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5·6 ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.
- 4. SP ECIAL ADVERTISING SECT ION SUPER LAWYERS I WASHINGTON 2014 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS CHRISTINA GERRISH NELSON CGN PLLC ILAW OFFICE 1455 NW Leary Way Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: 206-652-3410 Fax: 888-822-5040 cnelson@cgn-taw.com www.cgn-law.com ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION BUSINESS LITIGATION Christina Gerrish Nelson's practice focuses on the resolution of construction and commercial claims and disputes. A skilled trial lawyer and advocate, Christina has represented contractors, owners, developers, and businesses in all phases of litigation. As a mediator, Christina works with parties to facilitate communica tion, address conflict and achieve settlement. Christina has extensive training in alternative dispute resolution through Pepperdine's LL.M. program and was selected for the 2014 AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program. Christina is honored to serve as the current Board President of Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMA Seattle), was on the Board of the Northwest Justice Project for nine years (three as President), and volunteers with the Campaign for Equal Justice. ANTOINETTE M. DAVIS ANTOINETIE M . DAVIS LAW, PLLC 528 Third Avenue West Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98119 Tel: 206-486-1011 Fax: 206-905-5910 www.toniedavislaw.com BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER CONSUMER LAW Antoinette M. Davis is a debt attorney, focusing on consumer bankruptcy and consumer rights litigation. In particular, she represents individuals and families in Chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcies and in adversary proceedings. She further litigates consumer matters, including debt collections abuses, foreclosure and mortgage relatedissues, adverseu edit reporting, and consumer protection violations. Prior to starting her own law firm, Ms. Davis worked at a Seattle bankruptcy boutique, where she headed the consumer litigation practice. She also had the pleasure to serve as Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Tom Chambers. In her spare time, Ms. Davis volunteers for various non-profits, including the CENTS (Consumer Education & Training Services) Board and KCBA's Make Change! program. MICHELLE A. CORSI LEE SMART, P.S., INC. 1800 One Convention Place 701 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 206-262-8312 Fax: 206-624-5944 mac@leesmart.com www.leesmart.com CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Michelle A. Corsi, rated AV preeminent by the Morlindafe-Hubbefl Law Directory, has practiced law since 1994 and is a shareholder at Lee Smart. Michelle's practice emphasizes civil defense litigation in the areas of professional liability, including real estate and legal malpractice, employment, personal injury, and product liability including asbestos. She has successfully handled cases in superior court and federal court and appeals before the appellate courts of the State of Washington and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Michelle previously served as a judicial law clerk in Snohomish County Superior Court, is a Rule 39.1 mediator, and is available as a mediator or arbitrator through Washington Arbitration & Mediation Service, www.usamwa.com. EMMELYN HART LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP 2101 Fourth Avenue Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98121 Tel: 206-436-2020 Fax: 206-436-2030 emmelyn.hart@lewisbrisbois.com www.lewisbrisbois.com APPELLATE Emmelyn is a partner in the firm's Seattle office, where she leads its appellate practice in Wasl1ington. Her practice embraces a broad range of legal matters in the state and federal courts. Emmelyn earned her B.A. from the University of Washington and received her J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law, where she was an officer of the Moot Court Board and an invited member of the Order of Barristers. Following law school, she clerked at the Washington Supreme Court. Emmelyn has twice been named to Wasl1ington Rising Stars and is a member of the Washington Appellate Lawyers Association. She has also been honored by the National Society of Daughters of tl1e American Revolution as the National Outstanding Junior for her vital contributions to her community. DIANA M. DEARMIN DEARMIN FOGARTY PLLC 705 Second Avenue Suite 1050 Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: 206-826-9400 Fax: 206-826-9405 ddearmin@dearminfogarty.com www.dearminfogarly.com BUSINESS LITIGATION GENERAL LITIGATION EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Diana isa civil trial lawyer who represents corporate, public, and individual clients in a ~broad· range of matters. Diana's litigation practice emphasizes business and commercial disputes, fraud, employment defense, torts, and products liability. Having practiced with large law firms and as insurance defense counsel, Diana is positioned to efficiently and effectively assist her clients while providing personalized service. Diana also acts as an arbitrator and has been approved as a CR 39.1 mediator. From 1993 to 1g95, Diana served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Rosselle Pekelis (retired) for the Washington State Supreme Court and the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I. Diana earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law in 1993. EMILIA L. SWEENEY CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN, P.S. 701 Fifth Avenue Suite 3600 Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: 206-622-8020 Fax: 206-467-8215 sweeney@carneylaw.com www.carneylaw.com CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE CONSUMER LAW Emilia L. Sweeney focuses her practice on complex litigation involving deceptive and unfair business practices, insurance matters and trade secrets and has litigated a broad array of product and product liability suits. She has represented small businesses and large institutions alike in individual suits, mass torts and class actions. Ms. Sweeney also advises clients who manufacture or sell consumerproductsin the U.S. oncompliance with rules and regulations gov rned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and California's Prop. 65. She assists manufacturers and retailers in pre-launch product audits and product recalls and in developing risk management strategies to ensure compliance with federal regulations. AIMEE S. WILLIG BUSH STROUT & KORNFELD LLP 601 Union Street Suite 5000 Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 206-521-3838 Fax: 206-292-2104 awilig@bskd.com WINVV.bskd.com BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Aimee Willig is a partner of the firm of Bush Strout & Kornfeld LLP. Aimee joined the firm in 1993 after her externship to the late Judge Sidney Volinn, United States Bankruptcy Court. Her practice focuses on representation of companies, creditors, and trustees in the areas of commercial bankruptcy, out-of-court restructurings, and workouts. Aimee has served as mentor to Seattle University law students in providing pro bono bankruptcy-related legal services. She is past-Chair of the Seattle-King County Bar Association's Creditor-Debtor Section. ANNE M. BREMNER ANNE BREMNER P.C. 1200 5th Avenue Suite1900 Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 206-486-1200 Fax: 206-902-9662 anne@annebremner.com www.annebremner.com CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Anne Bremner has delivered favorable trial verdicts in some of the nation's toughest cases. A litigation shareholder and trial attorney for 29 years, her lauded private practice at Anne Bremner PC and special counsel for Frey Buck focus on government liabilities and personal injury. Bremner was the successful defense counsel in Viii Fuafaau v. Highfine Schoof District and the Des Moines Police Department (Mary Kay Letourneau case). In addition, she defended class actions following WTO (Battle of Seattle) which included the Seattle Police Department Police Dogs, a national test case brought by the ACLU. Bremner was also the lead trial attorney for the Olympic Pipe Line Company, resolving $500 million in claims after a massive pipeline rupture. Anne is an on-air TV analyst for CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and HLN. TANA LIN KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P. 1201 Third Avenue Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 206-623-1900 Fax: 206-623-3384 tlin@kellerrohrback.com INWw.kellerrol1rback.com CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Tana Lin is a member of Keller Rohrback's complex litigation group. Her practice spansrepresenting employees in class action cases alleging breach of fiduciary duties by their employers in violation of ERISA, to shareholders of mutual funds in suits alleging breaches of fiduciary duty by the investment advisors in violation of the Investment Company Act, to nurses alleging that hospitals depressed their wages in violation of the Sherman Act. Ms. Lin began her legal career as a trial attorney with the Public DefenderService for the District of Columbia. She then joined and became a senior trial attorney with the Employment Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and, subsequently, the Chicago District Office of the EEOC. Ms. Lin was the litigation coordinator for the Michigan Poverty Law Program. S 10 SEATTLE METROPOLITAN - DECEMBER 2014 ATIORNEYS SELECTEDTO SUPER LAWYERS WERE CHOSEN INACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE 5-2.