Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 46 lawyers have been promoted to the firm’s counsel position, effective January 1, 2024.

A Perkins Coie team secured an enormous legal victory over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for a group of small petroleum refineries with respect to the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Seattle office managing partner James Williams was interviewed by the Puget Sound Business Journal - "After 2 years, Black Boardroom Initiative expands reach" - and spoke about how the Perkins Coie led program, with critical support from Deloitte, has succeeded since its launch in working to increase the percentage of Black executives on corporate boards.

The decision by Seattle’s largest law firm, a trusted advisor to leading technology companies and entrepreneurs, will see over 800 lawyers and business professionals relocate to the Russell Investments Center at 1301 Second Ave.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 22 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2024.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Erick Haynie, a litigation partner in the firm’s Portland office, has been admitted as a fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). With Erick’s induction, Perkins Coie now has 15 fellows in the ACTL.  

Andrew Kline was interviewed by Politico and quoted in the Politico Cannabis newsletter in an article about the FDA's recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. "The president just saved a $30 billion, 450,000 industry," said Andrew Kline, a cannabis attorney with Perkins Coie who spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor. "This is objectively the largest win we've ever seen in cannabis."

Susan Foster and Breanna Philips were mentioned in the Law360 article, "Tyson Shakes Off 'Ghost Cattle' Rancher's Monopoly Suit," regarding their representation of Tyson Foods Inc.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Emily Cooper were interviewed by Law360 and quoted in an article on the innovative use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to serve defendants in cryptocurrency-related litigation. Perkins Coie is one of the few national law firms to have served a defendant in a crypto case in this manner and the article highlights how NFT service has become possible and is likely to become more common both in the United States and globally.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that a firm litigation team led by David Perez, Lauren Ruben, Torryn Rodgers, and Marten King has secured a First Amendment trial win for client dot.LA, a tech focused media company, and a journalist David Shultz, in a defamation claims dispute with Mullen Automotive.

Holly Martinez was interviewed by the Portland Business Journal for a Q&A feature article covering why psilocybin should not be a Schedule 1 drug. Holly, a litigation lawyer, is a member of a firm legal team representing a Seattle doctor in a case that is seeking to get the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify psilocybin as a Schedule 2 drug.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Brian P. Sylvester has joined the firm’s Chambers-ranked food and beverage regulatory and litigation practices as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office.

A Perkins Coie litigation team successfully secured the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit against the Oregon State University before the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in relation to claims in the class action that remote classes had caused harm to students.  

A Perkins Coie legal team obtained a federal court order for client Patagon Management, LLC that upheld a prior temporary restraining order enjoining a pseudonymous defendant from accessing $35 million in crypto assets. 

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that partners Jill Louis, Dean Harvey, and John Hardin have all been recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers in the Dallas metro area by D Magazine. 

Partner David A. Perez was mentioned in "App Maker Must Sue Microsoft in Ireland, Says Wash. Panel," an article in Law360, regarding a three-judge panel’s rejection of a smartphone app company’s appeal to sue Microsoft in Washington state court.

Working with a coalition of environmental and energy lawyers from the public and private sectors, Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) proposal to start the world’s largest dam removal and restoration project.

David Perez was quoted in "Lessons on Law Firm Management From Leaders Who Litigate," an article on Law.com regarding collaborating with colleagues and recognizing diverse management styles.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 22 counsel have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2023.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Michael Huston is joining the firm in Washington, D.C., as a partner and co-chair of the Appeals, Issues & Strategy Practice.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that former federal judge Abdul Kallon has joined the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practices as a partner in Seattle.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Partner Ed Baum was featured in “Resolving the Dispute,” a video series by the Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) Scheinman Institute blog, regarding the benefits and downsides of remote mediations and how these vices and virtues have played out in mediations he has covered.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.

Perkins Coie congratulates Partner Patrick Thompson on his appointment by California Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge on the Superior Court of California County of San Francisco.

Adam Ross Mandelsberg, and Carrie Akinaka were mentioned in “Annie's Beats 'Slack Fill' Suit Over Bunny Fruit Snacks,” an article in Law360, regarding their representation of Annie's Inc.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Seattle-based partner, David A. Perez, has been appointed to serve as the chair of the firm’s Business Litigation practice.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 18 of its attorneys from nine metropolitan areas have been named 2022 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Williams has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in its Antitrust & Unfair Competition Litigation practice group as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Kline has joined the firm in Denver as senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice and Cannabis Law industry group.

Jim Davis and Brad Dlatt were mentioned in the Law360 article, "Hotel Co. Says Hartford's Virus Extension Covers Virus Loss," regarding their representation of Graduate Hotels Real Estate Fund III LP.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Todd Kerr, a Commercial Litigation partner, has been named office managing partner in Phoenix. Todd succeeds Jessica Everett-Garcia, who served in the position since January 2018, and will be continuing in her role as chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Sarah Crooks, a Portland-based business litigation partner, has been admitted as a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). The induction took place at the National Meeting of the College in Tucson, Arizona on March 7, 2020.

Renée Rothauge was mentioned in multiple publications regarding her arrival to Perkins Coie as a partner in the Portland office's Commercial Litigation practice.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been promoted to senior counsel, effective January 1, 2020. Senior counsels have at least eight years of experience, are recognized for delivering high-quality legal work, are able to supervise junior lawyers and staff, and collaborate with partners on managing client engagements.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 32 of its attorneys from nine offices have been named 2020 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2019, the firm is recognized in 52 practice areas and 139 individual attorneys.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that John Hardin has joined the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice as a partner in the Dallas office. John is joined by Skyler Howton, an associate in the Insurance Recovery practice.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Edwin (Ed) M. Baum and Alan B. Howard have joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as partners in the New York office. Ed and Alan will join the Securities Litigation and Business Litigation subgroups, respectively.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Robert A. Burgoyne has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kevin R. Feldis has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in the Anchorage and Washington D.C. offices with an emphasis on complex litigation, white collar investigations, cybersecurity and corporate compliance.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 35 of its attorneys have been named 2018 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Meredith A. Jones-McKeown has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Construction practices as a partner in the San Francisco office.

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Perkins Coie client injured in a car crash as a result of the negligence of the driver of a limousine owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has appointed three partners to leadership positions – two of whom will lead national practice groups. Katie O’Sullivan was named chair of the firm’s national Commercial Litigation practice; Karen McGaffey was named chair of the firm’s national Environment, Energy and Resources (EER) practice; and Cori Gordon Moore was named leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Seattle.

Perkins Coie partners Joseph E. Mais and Patrick M. Collins have been admitted as Fellows to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). The induction took place at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Law360 published its first annual list of “Litigation Powerhouses”, identifying fifty top firms for litigation. Perkins Coie is proud to be ranked among fellow leading law firms.

Perkins Coie announces with sadness the death of colleague and friend Jake Robertson on April 23, 2016. He was 37.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that four Seattle-based partners have been appointed to leadership positions in the firm. David McShea has been appointed as the Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee, Katie O’Sullivan has been appointed to lead the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Seattle, Colonel Betz has been named Chair of the firm’s Trust & Estate Planning practice and Amy Tucker has been named Personnel Chair of the Trust & Estate Planning practice.

Joel W. Nomkin, a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice in Phoenix, and Charles G. Curtis, Jr., a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice in Madison and Washington, D.C., have been elected as members of the American Law Institute (ALI).

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce it has been listed in the 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” with first-tier rankings in 34 practice areas nationally and first-tier rankings in 56 practice areas in 15 major markets including Alaska, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Idaho, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Sarah Crooks has been named Office Managing Partner (OMP) of the firm’s Portland office. Sarah succeeds Rob Aldisert, who had served as OMP since 2008.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Charles G. Curtis, Jr. has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice. He will divide his time between the Madison, WI and Washington, D.C. offices, and will focus his efforts on complex litigation issues at the agency, trial and appellate levels.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Marc S. Martin has joined the firm as a partner and chair of the firm’s Communications practice. He was previously a partner at K&L Gates.  Joining with him as senior counsel in the Communications practice is Brendon Fowler.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Geoffrey A. Vance has joined the Chicago office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice and chair of the firm’s E-Discovery Services & Strategy practice.

Perkins Coie announced that 21 associates, counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner. “The members of Perkins Coie's 2015 partner class are talented, hard-working attorneys who embody the national strength and forward-looking growth of our firm,” said John Devaney, Perkins Coie's Firmwide Managing Partner.

Perkins Coie successfully represented Costco Wholesale Corporation in a five-week antitrust price-fixing trial that resulted in a $37 million damage award.  After trebling and attorneys’ fees, the award will total more than $110 million.

Perkins Coie scored a landmark sanctions ruling for client Boeing against Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd.

Perkins Coie represented client Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:BEE), a real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns and provides value enhancing asset management of high-end hotels and resorts in the United States and Europe, in a $300 million stock secured credit facility with an accordion feature allowing for additional borrowing capacity up to $400 million.