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Irene Motles Counsel

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.8185

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    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8185

    IMotles@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Irene Motles has experience representing a variety of clients across various industries, with a focus on aircraft manufacturers involved in personal injury actions and in supplier and customer disputes. She has also represented clients navigating sensitive internal investigations and private arbitrations, as well as provided counsel to manufacturer clients regarding the adequacy of their warnings and warranties. In addition, Irene defends clients in the financial services industry, including in individual and class actions alleging bad faith and other sales practices violations and violations of federal securities laws.

Professional Leadership

  • Washington Women Lawyers, Washington State Bar Association Gender and Justice Commission Liaison, 2023; Board’s Diversity Co-Chair, 2020 – 2023
  • Hispanic National Bar Association, Deputy Region VII President of Finance, 2017 – 2018

Related Employment

  • Maynard Cooper & Gale, Birmingham, AL, Associate, 2016 – 2019

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • Florida
  • Alabama
  • California

Education

  • The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016, Articles Editor, Alabama Law Review
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., History, 2011