Sarah J. Wightman

Jim Frush is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jim practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jim Frush 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 Jim Frush is held by other lawyers.

Sean McCann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sean practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Sean McCann 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 Sean McCann is held by other lawyers.

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...

BACKGROUND Eric Harwood is the Chair of Seed’s Chemistry and Biotechnology Group. His practice focuses on chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science patent prosecution, strategy, and diligence matters. Eric earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California at Davis ( summa cum laude ), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle. He received a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where he now serves as an Adjun...

Susan Dippold advises privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners in mergers and acquisitions, strategic business transactions, corporate governance, and succession planning. She serves as outside general counsel to family-owned, founder-led, and growth-stage businesses, helping clients navigate critical business decisions at every stage of the company lifecycle. Susan has extensive experience representing buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ot...

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

Michelle Pham is a Shareholder and a member of the Intellectual Property and Litigation Practice Groups.

Erin Riley knows that strong relationships are the key to complex cases.As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group, Erin has allowed these collaborative and long-lasting relationships to inform her work for over 20 years. Since 2001, Erin’s practice has focused on representing employees and retirees in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) actions involving defined contribution, defined benefit, and health benefit plans. Erin has worked on n...

Clayton Graham helps clients buy, develop, and sell real estate, as well as navigate land development issues of all types. His projects range from single-site commercial uses to large infrastructure and essential public facility projects. Clayton has assisted clients on significant, high-profile, and contested development projects in the Puget Sound region and beyond. As part of DWT’s multidisciplinary land development team, Clayton helps clients site, permit, and develop their projects...

Brian E. Lawler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Lawler 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 Brian E. Lawler is held by other lawyers.