Karl J. Ege

Karl Ege returned to private practice in March 2008 after serving for more than 15 years as Chief Legal Officer for Russell Investments. While in that role he had global responsibility for Russell's legal, compliance, internal audit and risk management functions and was instrumental in developing Russell's international business. Although retired from Russell, he remains a director of the Russell 20-20 Association.

At Perkins Coie Karl advises senior executives and boards on matters involving corporate governance, internal controls and corporate investigations. Karl is also involved in advising the firm's investment and financial institution clients, as well as assisting on the firm's efforts in Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Karl has been actively involved in the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and in 2008 participated as a delegate to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1983 - 1991
• Jane T. Russell Heart and Soul Award, 2005

Professional Leadership

• American Bar Association
  Section of Business Law
        Chair, 2008 - 2009
• The Business Lawyer, Editor-in-Chief, 2006 - 2007;
        Membership Committee, Chair, 1999 - 2002;
        Committee on Corporate Laws, 1983 - 1989;
        Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions, Chair, 1991 - 1995
• Special Investigative Committee, 2003;
• Standing Committee on Technology and Information Systems, Chair, 2003 - 2006;
• APEC Business Advisory Council, Alternate Member, 2006 - 2008;
• Washington Council on International Trade, Chair, 1998 - 1999;
• National Center for APEC, Board of Governors, 1994 - 2009;
• Japan-America Society, Board Member, 1996 - 1999;
• The Conference Board, Council of Chief Legal Officers, 1995 - 2001

Community Involvement

• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Trustee, 2001 - 2006; 2007 - Present;
       International Committee, Chair, 2007 - 2009; 
       Executive Committee, 2008 - Present;
       Finance Committee, 2008 - Present; Chair, 2009 - Present
• Seattle Opera, Trustee, 1994 - Present; Treasurer, 1994 - 2001 
• Seattle Rotary Club, President, 2004 - 2005
• Cornell Law School Advisory Council, 1994 - Present
• The Rainier Club, Board of Trustees, 2006 - Present;
       Vice President - Operations, 2007 - 2009;
       Secretary, 2009 - Present;

Related Employment

• Russell 20 - 20 Association, Tacoma, WA, Director, 1994 - Present
• Russell Trust Company, Tacoma, WA, Chairman, 2007 - 2008
• Russell Investment Group, Tacoma, WA, Board of Directors, 1992 - 1998;
  Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, 1992 - 2007;
  Vice Chairman, 2006 - 2008
• Bogle & Gates, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1972 - 1977; Partner, 1978 - 1991
• United States Marine Corps, Captain, 1965 - 1969