Christopher N. Gorman

Margie Aoki collaborates with clients to develop strategies to protect their intellectual property, working closely with inventors to craft robust utility and design patent applications that highlight the client’s innovations. During examination, Margie encourages open communication with patent examiners to find the most efficient path towards allowance. Margie’s experience extends to freedom-to-operate and validity opinions, design-around strategies, and due diligence for portfol...

Maya Yamazaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Maya, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ben Straughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ben, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark N. Bartlett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Health Care. Mark N., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Austin Rainwater is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Austin, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Austin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Missy Mordy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Missy, who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Missy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carol L. Edward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Carol L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carol L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic. Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals. He joined Summit Law Group from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago.

Gwendolyn C. Payton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gwendolyn C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gwendolyn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth C. Chambers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Elizabeth C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.