Irene Motles
- Seattle
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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.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Articles Editor, Alabama Law Review, 2016
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., History, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Florida
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Alabama
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California
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Washington
Related Employment
- Maynard Cooper & Gale, Birmingham, AL, Associate, 2016 – 2019
Impact
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