Practice areas
27 years
26 years
25 years
24 years
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2006 | 02/07/2022 |
| WA | Active | 1996 | 05/07/2022 |
| MT | Active | 1995 | 07/16/2015 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Northern California Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
| Outstanding Editorial Board Member | 1995 | |
| Scribes Award for outstanding case note | Scribes | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Sheppard Mullin Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP | 2013 - Present |
| Partner | Squire Sanders (US) LLP | 2007 - 2013 |
| Shareholder | Lane Powell PC | 1996 - 2007 |
| Judical Clerk | Supreme Court of Montana | 1995 - 1996 |
| Teaching Assistant | University of Montana School of Law | 1993 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 1997 - Present |
| Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) | Member | 1997 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
| State Bar of Montana | Member | 1995 - Present |
| Phi Delta Phi | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Washington Defense Trial Lawyers | Member | 1997 - 2007 |
| King County Bar Association | Member | 1996 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LexisNexis publication | Washington Contract Litigation | 2015 |
| BNA publications | DOL Final Fee Disclosure Rules May Have Consequences for Fiduciaries Beyond Fines—Could Result in Increased Litigation and Government Enforcement | 2012 |
| Employee Relations Law Journal | ERISA Fiduciary Claims: Planning, Protecting and Preparing for Class Actions | 2005 |
| Montana Law Review | Stratemeyer v. Lincoln County: Mental Injuries and Workers' Compensation Policy | 1994 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1995 |
| Seattle University | Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Claim Executives Association 2014 Annual Meeting | Bad Faith and Significant Case Law Update: Recent Developments in California, Washington and Montana Insurance Law | 2014 |
| Advocacy Traning Series | Keyword Advertising Litigation: Theory and Practice | 2010 |
| Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Department of Labor ERISA Compliance Audits | 2009 |
| Labor & Employment Law Seminar | ERISA Developments and Litigation Trends | 2008 |
| Washington State Bar Association | Employee Benefits: Introduction to ERISA Litigation | 2006 |
| Life Health and Disability | Post-Claim and Litigation Evidence | 2006 |
| Annual Meeting | Appellate Writing | 1995 |
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