SEATTLE (December 6, 2021)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 47 attorneys have been promoted to the firm’s counsel position, effective January 1, 2022.

This year, 72% of the counsel class is diverse, including women, lawyers of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, 28% of the class members are, or have been, on a flexible work arrangement at the firm.

A counsel is a partnership-track position for attorneys with at least six years of experience who are recognized for their high-quality legal work, ability to supervise junior attorneys and staff, and collaborative efforts with partners on managing client matters.

Perkins Coie 2022 Counsel Class

	Kaycie L. Benesch-Rupp Mergers & Acquisitions Denver		Laura Benson Trust & Estate Planning San Francisco
	John (Reese) Brammell Technology Transactions & Privacy Denver		Jody L. Bryson Trust & Estate Planning Palo Alto
	Colton M. Carothers Technology Transactions & Privacy Seattle		Ellie F. Chapman Privacy & Data Security Seattle
	Jessica A. Cohen Real Estate & Land Use Seattle		Emily B. Cooper Business Litigation New York
	Jordon De La Cruz Technology Transactions & Privacy Dallas		Jake Dean Construction & Real Estate Litigation Los Angeles
	Lindsey Dunn Business Litigation Denver		Matthew Dybas Technology Transactions & Privacy Seattle
	Colleen Ganin Trademark, Copyright, Internet & Advertising Washington, D.C.		Mikella (Mikey) M. Hurley Privacy & Data Security Washington, D.C.
			Brianna L. Kadjo Patent Litigation Denver
	Kevin Kantharia  Patent Prosecution San Diego		Matthew R. Koerner White Collar & Investigations Phoenix
	Andrew C. Kuettel Corporate & Securities Phoenix		Megan Lin Real Estate & Land Use Bellevue
	Philip C. Maier Mergers & Acquisitions Boise		Thomas V. Matthew Patent Litigation New York
	Jessica North Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Palo Alto		Rocio Palomo Technology Transactions & Privacy Dallas
	Evelyn Y. Pang Business Litigation New York		Christina Rugo Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Seattle
	Hayden Schottlaender Privacy & Data Security Dallas		Michael S. Selig Technology Transactions & Privacy New York
	Sopen Shah Appeals, Issues & Strategy Madison		Daniel A. Sito Tax, Benefits & Compensation Seattle
			Maria A. Stubbings Patent Litigation Washington, D.C.
	Katelyn Sullivan Labor Los Angeles		Jacob Taber Securities Litigation New York
	Ryan C. Thomas Environment, Energy & Resources Bellevue		Cara Wallace Antitrust Seattle
	Mallory Gitt Webster Business Litigation Seattle		Jasmine Wetherell Consumer Products & Services Litigation Los Angeles

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high-value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.

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