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Daniel L. Thieme is experienced in all areas of employment relations law. He has particular expertise in the areas of wage and hour law, executive and employee compensation, business sales and restructuring, employee intellectual property issues, employment agreements and policies, and discrimination law. With respect to wage and hour and compensation law, Dan’s experience includes: Wage and hour class action defense Overtime and minimum wage compliance Executive compensation, including...

Eric Laliberte meets sensitive issues with practical solutions. As a member of Keller Rohrback’s Trust & Estates Litigation and Commercial Litigation teams, Eric’s work is informed by multiple practice areas. Eric graduated with his M.B.A. from Chapman University in 2009 and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2012. His background in both finance and law provides him with the ability to understand complex financial issues and explain them in simple, str...

Kelly H. Sheridan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kelly H. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly H. Sheridan since 2026. 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 Kelly H. Sheridan is held by other lawyers.

Casey Fitzpatrick has extensive experience with patents covering a variety of technologies. He focuses his practice on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, and patent infringement and invalidity analysis in the context of litigation and opinions of counsel. Casey’s technical expertise covers a wide range of computing technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, vehicle computer systems (i...

Wendy Kearns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Artificial Intelligence Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. Wendy practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Wendy Kearns 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 Wendy Kearns is ...

Elizabeth Hanley is a plaintiffs’ trial attorney and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in Seattle. She represents survivors of sexual abuse and discrimination, crime victims, and individuals and families impacted by wrongful death , serious injury, or unlawful treatment at work. Hanley is a past president of the Washington State Association for Justice and currently serves as secretary of the American Association for Justice’s Council of Presidents. She has been recog...

Amanda Searle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amanda practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Searle 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 Amanda Searle is held by other lawyers.

David Rice is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. David practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized David Rice 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 David Rice is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND As Managing Partner, Hayley brings a clear vision and collaborative leadership to the firm, guiding its strategic direction while continuing to serve clients with deep expertise in intellectual property (IP) law. She focuses on efficient and effective patent prosecution, licensing, and validity and infringement studies. With a background in electrical engineering, Hayley has successfully advised clients across a broad spectrum of technologies, including electrical, software, and me...

Derek Ko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Derek practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Ko since 2026. 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 Derek Ko is held by other lawyers.