Katrin E. "Kay" Frank

BACKGROUND Before entering law school, Steve worked on operating system development for IBM. After beginning his legal career at Seed IP, Steve helped to found Perkins Coie LLP's patent procurement practice, and served as Technology Committee chair. He returned to Seed IP in 2019 to lead its software patent practice. EXPERIENCE Steve Lawrenz is an AV-rated (Martindale-Hubbell®) patent attorney who works closely with his clients to develop business-aligned and highly-strategic patent portf...

Al Smith, a partner in the firm's Business practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of commercial and finance transactions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He works with numerous companies, including, The Boeing Company, Weinstein Beverage Company, and various private equity funds, on financing and transactional matters. He has represented, among others, London Fog Group, Troutman's Emporium, Vanalco, Vann's, Jore Corporation, and Pederson's Fryer Farms as Chapt...

Tom Cristy, a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, focuses on employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. Tom has more than 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing employee benefit plans and counseling clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation, including ERISA, qualified plans (pension, profit sharing, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans), non-qualified deferred compensation, supplemental executive...

Jerry Nagae is an of counsel IP attorney with over four decades of experience advising clients across various industries on patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP transactions, and litigation. He has held leadership roles at COJK and is recognized by multiple legal directories. Jerry supports clients across a wide range of technologies and industries, including automotive, heavy tools and machinery, consumer goods, sporting goods, food processing, video and audio hardware and software developmen...

Mark Arend, a partner at McKinley Irvin, is an experienced family law attorney recognized for strategic advocacy, practical judgment, and a client-focused approach. He handles divorce, child custody and support, mediation, relocation, and complex divorce cases involving business interests, professionals, and military families. Mark serves/d in leadership and service roles within the worldwide legal community. Mark is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and President...

Lincoln is a founding partner of Connelly Law Offices. He is a seasoned plaintiff trial lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of personal injury, civil rights and insurance bad faith law. Lincoln’s track record lists dozens of jury trials and settlements that far exceed multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients. His powerful courtroom reputation brings him some of the best, most complicated cases in Washington state. He has a passion for taking on cases that involve the abuse of...

Kim Schnuelle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kim practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kim Schnuelle 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 Kim Schnuelle is held by other lawyers.

Brian P. Lundgren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian P. Lundgren since 2027. 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 Brian P. Lundgren is held by other lawyers.

Todd T. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Todd T. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Todd T. Williams since 2027. 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 Todd T. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Thomas C. Schroeder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. Thomas C. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas C. Schroeder since 2027. 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 Thomas C. Schroeder is held by other lawyers.