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Linda D. Walton is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law National practice and former chair of the firm's Strategic Diversity Committee. In her practice, Ms. Walton defends both private sector and public sector employers in state and federal employment-related litigation matters. Through day-to-day counseling and the design and presentation of preventative law training programs for managers, supervisors and human resources personnel, Ms. Walton also devotes a significant part of h...

Sheehan Sullivan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheehan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Sheehan Sullivan since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sheehan Sullivan is held by other lawyers.

Bob Giles is the firm’s managing partner. Bob manages more than 900 attorneys in 19 different offices. He chairs the Management Committee, serves on the Executive Committee, and is involved with numerous other committees within the firm. Bob began at Perkins Coie in 1974. He focused his practice in the areas of partnerships, tax planning, real estate syndications and general corporate practice until 1986, when he became the firm’s managing partner.

Sara Amies is a Seattle employment lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising employees and small businesses on workplace legal matters. Based in Seattle, Washington, she practices with Helsell Fetterman LLP and focuses on Litigation – Labor and Employment. Sara counsels both employees and employers on a wide range of workplace disputes and works with clients to pursue practical resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation when necessary. Her pra...

Professional Experience As chair of the firm’s estate planning and probate group, Laura Hoexter’s practice focuses on wills, trusts and estates. She works with individuals to help them establish foundational documents, such as tax-saving wills and living trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and health care directives. She addresses complex issues that may arise, including non-citizen status, retirement benefit planning and life insurance arrangements. Laura has si...

James E. Howard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. James E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Howard since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James E. Howard is held by other lawyers.

James M. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. James M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Davis since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James M. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Susan Betcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of CleanTech Law and Patent Law. Susan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Betcher since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan Betcher is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Uribe joined the firm as a partner in the Seattle office in January 2008. Mr. Uribe's has extensive experience in comprehensive client counseling in all aspects of intellectual property. He has been very active in the prosecution of patent applications in both the electrical engineering and computer software fields for a decade. Mr. Uribe has wide-ranging experience in developing patent portfolios and intellectual property assets. Mr. Uribe also provides counsel on patentability, due dili...

Ambika Kumar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Media Law. Ambika practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ambika Kumar since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ambika Kumar is held by other lawyers.