Perkins Coie

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Maintaining Business Operations in a Global Health Emergency

The mounting coronavirus pandemic requires a flexible and informed response. Our attorneys in the United States and China are helping businesses manage the legal and operational issues arising from this global outbreak.

Our guidance for businesses

Food & Beverage

Food Litigation Class Actions at Record Level

For attorneys defending the growing number of class actions filed against food and beverage companies, 2019 saw several important rulings reaffirming the validity of class action defense strategies. We outline the cases and offer additional insights on last year’s key food litigation trends in our 2019 Food Litigation Year in Review.

Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

Immersive Technologies Enter the Mainstream

Our fourth Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Report, created in partnership with the XR Association and Boost VC, indicates that augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality are moving beyond entertainment applications and are gaining mainstream acceptance in areas including healthcare and remote workforce training.

Pro Bono

Pro Bono Year in Review

A humanitarian, an LGBTQ teen, and an abused horse were among our high-impact pro bono clients in 2019. Learn their stories and how we supported their efforts—and many other clients in need—to give voice to change and take action.

Read the 2019 Pro Bono Annual Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

CARES Act: Implications for Businesses

The CARES Act, the largest economic stimulus bill in U.S. history, provides relief to businesses disproportionately burdened by closures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown. Visit our resource center for publications, webinars, and FAQs on the CARES Act, along with other information related to COVID-19 for businesses large and small.

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Social Media

Celebrating 10,000 Twitter Followers

Social media is more important than ever as a way to stay connected with clients and colleagues. We are delighted to reach this milestone and look forward to continuing to share timely, informative, and entertaining content across all our social platforms.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Businesses

The mounting coronavirus pandemic requires a flexible and informed response. Our attorneys in the United States and China are helping businesses prepare to meet the legal and operational issues arising from this global outbreak.

Jennifer Bluestein Interviewed on PD Insider

Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein visited PD Insider to address one of the leading issues facing PD teams: ensuring new associates find their footing and excel at a large law firm. In her lively conversation with Craig Miller, Jennifer expands on many of the concepts explored in her bestselling PLI Press title, An Associate's First Year: A Guide to Thriving at a Law Firm, sharing well-tested best practices and valuable insights for helping your new associates begin a successful career.

Blog - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Guidance

Helping Maintain Business Operations

Clients rely on Perkins Coie for advice and guidance in the face of an emergency. For those currently dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and those anticipating its effects, our attorneys are helping businesses respond and prepare.

Perkins Coie Marks 18 Years on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” List

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2020 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 18th consecutive year. This year, the firm ranks 40th on the list.

Le[a]dbetter: Equity and Inclusion in Business Leadership

Perkins Coie offers qualifying clients access to the firm’s Le[a]dBetter® program, an innovative initiative that offers increased support to startups that have at least one woman in a senior leadership role.

Perkins Coie Dallas: Serving Tech in Texas

With one of the largest technology-focused legal practices in Texas, our Dallas office serves the most innovative companies in the state and beyond. Whether it’s serving clients in technology transactions, data privacy, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, or a range of other business-focused services, we are proud to be growing and investing in Texas’ thriving economy.

Our Blogs: Stay Informed of the Latest Legal Issues

From developments related to virtual currencies and consumer finance to trends in food litigation, privacy and data security law and more, our 15 blogs offer timely information and insights on a range of topics that affect businesses every day.

Perkins Coie TechVenture Index™

Trends in the Startup Ecosystem

The Perkins Coie TechVenture Index™ is the benchmark measure of the emerging growth technology and venture capital ecosystem. Powered by market data, it provides a holistic view of the landscape, giving investors, companies and industry commentators insight into the health and trajectory of the market