Preston Gates & Ellis
Industry: Law company
DescriptionPreston Gates & Ellis, LLP, also known as Preston Gates, was a law firm with offices in the United States, China and Taiwan. Its main office was in the IDX Tower in Seattle, Washington. In 2007 the firm ceased to exist, merging with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham to form K&L Gates. Headquarters: Seattle, WA Founded: 1883 Type of business: Limited Liability Partnership Defunct: 2007 (merged into K&L Gates)
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Preston Gates & Ellis Employees
K&L Gates September 1993 - November 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis August 1990 - September 1993
State of Washington September 1984 - August 1990
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Customer Relations, Employee Relations, Compensation, PeopleSoft, Benefits, Insurance, Outlook, Administration, Excel, Microsoft Office, Billing, Customer Service, Word, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Event Planning, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Database Administration, Internal Communications, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Performance Management, Legal Compliance, Recruiting, Policy, Labor Relations, Onboarding, Training, HR Policies, Hiring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Succession Planning, Interviews, Talent Management, Mediation, Leadership Development, Temporary Placement
Education
Cascadia Community College 2014 — 2015
Human Resources Management Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Washington 1981 — 1983
Business
North Seattle College 1980 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business, 3.8
New York University 2008 - 2009
Guarnero Law Offices 1996 - 2004
U.S. Department of Justice 1992 - 1996
Preston Gates & Ellis 1988 - 1992
Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals 1987 - 1988
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Public Policy, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Fundraising, Blogging, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Grants, Mediation, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Poetry, Budgets, Training, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Editing, Research, Program Management, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing
Education
New York University School of Law 1984 — 1987
J.D., Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 — 1984
MA, Latin American Studies
Brandeis University 1977 — 1982
BA Cum Laude with Honors, Politics
Intuit January 2015 - Present
Adobe Systems January 2012 - July 2013
Adobe Systems October 2007 - January 2012
Adobe Systems March 2005 - October 2007
Adobe Systems January 2001 - January 2003
3dfx Interactive September 1999 - December 2000
Hewlett-Packard March 1997 - September 1999
Preston Gates & Ellis March 1994 - February 1997
Skills
SaaS, Marketing, Product Management, Agile Methodologies, Program Management, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., User Experience, Product Marketing, Web Development
Education
San Jose State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communication Studies
University of Nevada-Reno 1992 — 1993
n/a, Speech Communications
Clark Nuber P.S. October 2009 - Present
Washington Society of CPAs June 2014 - Present
Ernst & Young LLP December 2004 - October 2009
Washington State Department of Revenue April 2000 - December 2004
Amazon.com 1999 - 2000
Ernst & Young LLP 1996 - 1999
Preston Gates & Ellis 1986 - 1990
Touche Ross & Co. 1984 - 1986
Skills
Tax, Tax Law, Sales Tax, Tax Returns, State Tax, Property Tax, Tax Research
Education
New York University School of Law 1992 — 1993
LL.M., Taxation
University of Idaho College of Law 1981 — 1984
J.D., cum laude, Law
Boise State University 1975 — 1980
B.B.A., Economics
Edelstein & Payne February 2015 - Present
Sean Cecil, PLLC January 2010 - January 2015
Geiersbach & Kraft, PSC November 2006 - January 2010
Preston Gates & Ellis July 2006 - October 2006
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctorate, Law
California State University-Chico 1998 — 2000
BA, Political Science
Kenyon Disend PLLC April 2015 - Present
Stokes Lawrence, P.S. October 2012 - April 2015
McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC May 2009 - October 2012
K&L Gates January 2007 - May 2009
Preston Gates & Ellis April 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Social Media, Licensing, Arbitration, Appeals, Online Privacy, Privacy Law, Insurance Coverage, Litigation, Patents, Dispute Resolution
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1989 — 1993
B.A., Plan II
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 1989 — 1993
B.B.A., Finance
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center September 2012 - Present
Providence Health & Services June 2011 - July 2011
Paul Hastings April 2001 - January 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis February 1999 - April 2001
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP March 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Nursing, Workers Compensation, Kronos, Healthcare, Employee Relations, Customer Service, PowerPoint, BLS, ACLS, Microsoft Word, Medical/Surgical, PALS, Inpatient, Acute Care, Medication..., Hospitals
Education
Glendale Community College 2010 — 2011
Nursing Science, Nursing
Los Angeles Mission College 2006 — 2008
Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC April 2015 - Present
K&L Gates January 2007 - April 2015
Leadership Tomorrow Seattle 2008 - March 2014
KSER Foundation/KSER 90.7 fm 2001 - 2012
Preston Gates & Ellis 1999 - 2007
US Department of Justice 1977 - 1982
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Securities Law, Mediation, Municipal Law, Arbitration, Complex Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Trials, Securities Regulation, Product Liability, Licensing, Trademarks
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1974 — 1977
Juris Doctor "JD" with Highest Honors
Dartmouth College 1967 — 1971
BA, Psychology
Metro 2012 - Present
METRO March 2011 - February 2012
Metro 2006 - 2010
Metro January 1999 - January 2006
Metro 1996 - 1999
Preston Gates & Ellis October 1989 - March 1994
Federal District Court San Francisco 1988 - 1989
Covington & Burling May 1988 - September 1988
Heller Ehrman May 1987 - September 1987
Skills
Legal Research, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Community Outreach, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Policy, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Employment Law, Environmental Awareness, Land Use, Strategic Planning, Government, Contract Negotiation, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Strategic Communications, Sustainability, Program Management, Public Relations
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1985 — 1988
JD, Law
Case Western Reserve University
B.S., Economics, History
Shaker Hts. High School
H.S. Diploma, general
Legal Voice May 2007 - Present
Seattle University School of Law August 2002 - April 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis 1999 - 2002
National Partnership for Women & Families (formerly Women's Legal Defense Fund) 1997 - 1998
Hogan & Hartson 1995 - 1997
The Honorable Lee H. Rosenthal, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 1994 - 1995
Skills
Legal Writing, Policy, Employment Law, Legislative Policy, Reproductive Rights, Women's Issues, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Administrative Law, Appeals
Education
Columbia University School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D.
Yale University 1986 — 1990
B.A., summa cum laude
Van Ness Feldman February 2012 - Present
GordonDerr October 2003 - January 2012
Preston Gates & Ellis 1991 - 2003
Skills
Due Diligence, Water Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Water, Legal Advice, Legislative Relations, Water Supply, Municipalities, Mergers, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, Environmental Law, Joint Ventures
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1987 — 1990
JD, Law
Brown University 1984 — 1985
MA, History
Kalamazoo College 1980 — 1984
BA, History
Curnow Family Law, PLLC Associate AttorneyCamden Hall, PLLC2003 - 2006
Preston Gates & Ellis 2000 - 2003
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Family Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
Pacific Lutheran University 1993 — 1995
BA, Psychology
Patterson Buchanan Fobes Leitch & Kalzer June 2009 - January 2011
Winterbauer & Diamond PLLC February 2007 - June 2009
Futurewise 2007 - 2007
Bishop & Associates 2003 - 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1999 - June 2003
Skills
Civil Rights, Litigation, Employment Law, Litigation Support, Employment Contracts, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Alternative Dispute..., Discrimination, Class Actions, Wage & Hour, Non-compete Agreements, Unfair Competition, FLSA
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1989 — 1993
BA
Northfield Mt. Hermon School 1985 — 1989
K&L Gates January 2015 - Present
Umpqua Bank April 2014 - August 2014
Sterling Bank 2011 - April 2014
Witherspoon, Kelley July 2001 - December 2011
Preston Gates & Ellis October 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Tax, ERISA, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Qualified Retirement..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Nonprofits, COBRA, Severance, Research, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing
Education
University of Washington School of Law 2000 — 2001
LLM, Taxation
University of Washington School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Washington 1991 — 1993
BA, Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara 1989 — 1991
Theatre - Acting
Jones & Associates LLC, CPAs March 2012 - Present
Julep Nail Parlor Company July 2011 - February 2012
Jacobson Jarvis & Co., PLLC January 2001 - June 2011
The Defender Association August 1999 - December 2000
Preston Gates & Ellis August 1997 - August 1999
Washington Mutual Bank December 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Accounting, Internal Controls, Auditing, Non-profits, GAAP, CPA, OMB Circular A-133, Yellow Book, Single Audit, Member of AICPA, Form 990 preparation, General Ledger, Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Nonprofits, Payroll, Fixed Assets
Education
Seattle University 1998 — 2000
BABA
University of Oregon 1990 — 1993
BA
Quilt Sandwich Fabrics August 2008 - Present
In The Beginning Fabrics September 2009 - Present
Stella & Dot March 2011 - March 2013
Microsoft Corporation September 2004 - September 2009
Preston Gates & Ellis April 2002 - September 2004
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates December 2000 - October 2001
Fiddlehead Life Accessories March 1999 - November 2000
Skills
Quilting, Blogging, Pop Culture, Sewing, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nonprofits, Sales, Newsletters, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Management, Retail, Time Management, Customer Service
Education
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Business Essentials
Seattle Pacific University 1992 — 1997
BA, Graphic Design
Watson Groen Christian High School 1988 — 1992
Premera Blue Cross September 2010 - Present
Law Offices of Christopher Breunig PLLC May 2009 - November 2010
Microsoft Corporation 2006 - 2009
Microsoft Corporation 1999 - 2006
Microsoft Employee Giving Campaign July 2005 - November 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis 1996 - 1999
Helsell Fetterman LLP 1995 - 1996
Garvey Schubert Barer 1993 - 1995
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 1992 - 1993
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1986 - 1988
Skills
Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Securities Regulation, Strategy, Start-ups, Program Management, Privacy Law, Leadership, Trademark Infringement, Negotiation, Editing, Software Licensing, Licensing, Outsourcing, Management, Competition Law, Procurement, Contract Law
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D. w/ distinction, Securities, Business Advising, Bankruptcy
Stanford University 1982 — 1986
AB, Political Science
Cate School 1979 — 1982
King County April 2007 - Present
K&L Gates January 2007 - April 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis September 2005 - April 2007
Seattle Housing Authority October 1993 - September 2005
Education
Seattle University 1999 — 2002
Masters, Public Administration
California Lutheran University 1986 — 1990
BA, Sociology
Irvine High School
K&L Gates March 2014 - Present
K&L Gates March 2008 - March 2014
Kirkpatrick May 2007 - 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis March 2000 - May 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis September 1997 - March 2000
Preston Gates & Ellis August 1995 - September 1997
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1991 - August 1995
Preston Gates & Ellis May 1989 - June 1991
Pay 'N Pak Stores, Inc February 1984 - May 1989
Forbes & Associates June 1983 - February 1984
Skills
Budgets, Management, Training, Leadership, Contract Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Sales, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, Project Management, Volunteering
Education
Shoreline Community College 2007 — 2008
Green River Community College 1984 — 1986
Dexter + Chaney July 2007 - Present
K&L Gates 2007 - 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis 1996 - 2006
Skills
Software Documentation, Business Analysis, SharePoint, User Acceptance Testing, SQL, Software Testing Life..., Software Quality..., Testing, Crystal Reports
Education
University of Washington 1992 — 1995
Master's degree, Philosophy
Evergreen State College 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
Lower Columbia College 1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Microsoft July 2011 - Present
Microsoft Corporation July 2008 - September 2011
Microsoft Operations Pte Singapore September 2006 - July 2008
Microsoft 2003 - 2006
Microsoft 2001 - 2003
Preston Gates & Ellis 1999 - 2001
Latham & Watkins 1998 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Policy, Cloud Computing, Security, Privacy, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Public Policy Research, Open Standards, International Standards, Privacy Law, Government
Education
Cornell Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D.
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Government
Visionary Information Solutions January 2014 - Present
Perkins Coie LLP 1999 - 2013
Preston Gates & Ellis 1990 - 1999
Karr Tuttle Campbell 1983 - 1990
Skills
Library, Library Research, Research, Library Management, Law Librarianship, Library Science, Electronic Resources, Westlaw, Collection Development, Legal Research, Lexis, Library Instruction, Cataloging, Online Research, PACER, Knowledge Management, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Information Retrieval, Interlibrary Loan
Education
University of Washington 1974 — 1975
MLS, Library Science
Kalamazoo College 1968 — 1972
BA, History
Tony's Fine Foods January 2014 - Present
Tony's Fine Foods May 2012 - January 2014
Whole Foods Market March 2007 - May 2012
Tommy Bahama January 2011 - November 2011
Whole Foods Market November 2005 - March 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis January 2002 - January 2005
United States Army, Directorate of Public Works February 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Supermarkets, Merchandising, Grocery, Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Shrinkage, Cashiering, Data Entry, Food, Inventory Control, Planograms, Purchasing, Event Planning, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Distribution Logistics, Management, Cheese, Training, Forecasting, Sales
Education
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, San Diego 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
Commerce Real Estate Solutions June 2015 - Present
Pacifica Law Group LLP March 2013 - Present
Socius Law Group August 2012 - February 2013
Jameson Babbitt Stites & Lombard June 2008 - July 2012
Cushman & Wakefield July 2006 - June 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis June 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Transactions, Leases, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord, Tenant, Lease Administration, Property Management, Investment Properties, Tenant Representation, Brokerage, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1995 — 1999
BS, Global Economics
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP January 2015 - Present
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP January 2014 - Present
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP August 2012 - January 2014
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP May 2010 - August 2012
K&L Gates LLP October 2007 - May 2010
K&L Gates LLP (fka Preston Gates & Ellis) February 2007 - November 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis May 2005 - February 2007
Standby Systems, Inc. June 2001 - April 2005
Faegre & Benson LLP January 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Databases, SQL, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Troubleshooting, Document Management, Project Management, System Administration, ITIL, Windows Server, Litigation Support, Requirements Gathering, Content Management
Education
University of Washington 2009 — 2010
Certificate
University of Washington 2007 — 2008
Certificate
University of Michigan
BA
Lilly, Newman & Van Ness April 2015 - Present
Law Office of Warren Cole February 2014 - April 2015
De Lange Hudspeth McConnell & Tibbets, LLP November 2013 - February 2014
Stephens Law Firm June 2013 - August 2013
Simon Herbert McClelland & Stiles, LLP January 2012 - March 2013
TF Administration September 2011 - April 2012
Reich & Binstock, LLP March 2006 - June 2011
Stumpf Craddock Massey & Farrimond 2002 - 2006
Preston Gates & Ellis 1992 - 1998
Preston Thorgrimson Shidler Gates & Ellis 1992 - 1998
Skills
Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Appeals, Torts, Trials, Corporate Law, Mediation, Courts
Education
Houston Community College 2001 — 2002
Paralegal
Safeway November 2013 - Present
Outerwall March 2012 - November 2013
Eddie Bauer July 2008 - March 2012
Russell Investments November 2000 - July 2008
Arthur Andersen January 1999 - November 2000
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Accounting, Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting, Income Tax, Management, Mergers, Private Equity, Project Planning, Property Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Research, Dodd-Frank, IFRS, International Tax, Partnership Taxation
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1996 — 1997
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
University of San Francisco School of Law 1994 — 1996
J.D., Law
University of Louisville 1988 — 1991
B.S., Sociology
Providence Health & Services November 2014 - Present
Softlink February 2009 - October 2014
Llesiant September 2007 - November 2008
Microsoft October 2000 - September 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis 1996 - 2000
Skills
Customer Service..., Project Management, Web Content Management, Process Flow..., SharePoint, Vendor Relationships, Supervisory Experience, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Reporting..., Contract Negotiation, Training, Training Videos, Research, Library Reference, Newsletters, Content Management, Business Development, Knowledge Management, Library, Budgets, Information Management, Databases, Taxonomy, Strategic Planning, Document Management, Salesforce.com, Collection Development, SaaS, Enterprise Software, CRM, Management, Library Management, Enterprise Search
Education
University of Washington
Certification, Information Architecture
University of North Texas
Master's of Information Science, Information Resources Management
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor's of General Studies, English
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT); Maritime Administration May 2014 - Present
Small Business Legal Services 2011 - Present
RLN Sweets August 2012 - Present
US Department of Transportation (DOT); Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2010 - 2011
Learn.com 2009 - 2010
Royal Caribbean Cruises 2008 - 2009
Norwegian Cruise Line 2004 - 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis 1998 - 2004
Skills
Software Licensing, Corporate Governance, Maritime, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Maritime Operations, Risk Mitigation, Management, Negotiation, Government, Contract Management, Risk Management, Employment Law, Start-ups, Licensing, Restructuring, Program Management, Intellectual Property, Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resources, Executive Management, Mediation, Finance, Legal Writing, Legal Advice
Education
California State University-San Bernardino
BA, Political Science
Georgetown University Law Center
LLM, International and Comparative Law
Michigan State University College of Law
JD, Cum Laude, Law
Starbucks Coffee Company January 2011 - Present
BetterPhoto.com February 2010 - October 2010
Warmoth Guitar Products October 2005 - August 2009
Preston Gates & Ellis December 2000 - March 2005
Linux Journal 1998 - 2000
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; Minor in Writing
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. June 2010 - March 2011
Roll International February 2009 - May 2010
White & Case January 2002 - September 2008
Dewey Ballantine LLP June 1998 - January 2002
Preston Gates & Ellis September 1995 - June 1998
OTC, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) 1990 - 1992
Skills
Litigation, Patent Litigation, Negotiation, Product Liability, Class Actions, Environmental Law, Regulatory Affairs, Export Controls, Export Control..., Litigation Management, International Law, Consumer Law, Privacy Law, Anti-piracy, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, ITC, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Software Licensing, Patents
Education
American University Washington College of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
Middlebury College 1987 — 1990
BA, International Politics & Economics/Spanish
Harvard School 1982 — 1986
Oracle May 2011 - Present
ATG January 2010 - June 2011
InstantService, Inc. August 1998 - 2010
McDonald & Quackenbush, LLP 1993 - 1998
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1986 - June 1993
Skills
Start-ups, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Solution Selling, Enterprise Software, Fundraising, Funding, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Business Alliances, Lead Generation, Analytics, Sales, Business Development, Professional Services, Mobile Devices, Salesforce.com, E-commerce, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Product Management, Program Management, Executive Management, Integration, Business Strategy, Account Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, CRM, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Consulting, Corporate Development, Sales Process, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Enablement, Direct Sales, Demand Generation, Pre-sales, Channel Partners, Selling, Outsourcing
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1983 — 1986
JD Cum Laude, Law
University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business 1978 — 1982
BA, Business Administration
Daniel R. Merkle, P.S. 2006 - Present
Amicus Law Group, PC January 2007 - Present
Merkle Siegel & Friedrichsen 1995 - 2006
Preston Gates & Ellis 1990 - 1993
Hatch & Leslie 1984 - 1988
Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Research, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Public Policy, Public Relations, Social Media, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Legal Research, Community Development, Legal Writing, Politics, Policy
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1976 — 1980
Marketing/Business Administration, Business
Amazon Games Studio December 2014 - Present
Alten USA February 2014 - December 2014
343 Industries Microsoft April 2011 - February 2014
343 Industries Microsoft March 2011 - November 2011
Valve corporation November 2005 - August 2010
Valve corporation July 2005 - October 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis February 1994 - June 2005
Skills
Interviews, Video Games, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Talent Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Game Design, Human Resources, System Administration, Event Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Marketing, Game Development, Team Building, Applicant Tracking..., Xbox 360, Photoshop, Project Management, Program Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Executive Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Casual Games, Gameplay, PS3, Computer Games, Monetization, Online Gaming, Level Design, Mobile Games, Perforce, MMO, Social Games, Gaming
Education
Grinnell College 1987 — 1991
BA
Shawnee Mission East High School
The Walt Disney Company January 2012 - Present
University of Washington Contract Design and Management Certificate Program July 2011 - Present
Microsoft Corporation March 2011 - December 2011
Microsoft July 2005 - February 2011
Microsoft Corporation October 2001 - July 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis January 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Outsourcing, Strategic Planning, Licensing, Procurement, Privacy Issues, Management, Negotiation, Business, Program Management, Software Licensing, Privacy Law, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Start-ups, Leadership, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Business Development
Education
Texas A&M University School of Law 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctorate, Law
China University of Political Science and Law 1996 — 1996
Law
University of North Texas 1990 — 1993
BA, Policital Science, French
Amazon.com February 2013 - Present
Amazon April 2008 - February 2013
Amazon April 2003 - April 2008
Buchalter Nemer Fields & Younger March 2002 - March 2003
Preston Gates & Ellis February 2001 - March 2002
Alaska Airlines, Inc. February 2000 - February 2001
Preston Gates & Ellis February 1999 - February 2000
Bogle & Gates September 1996 - February 1999
GE Aerospace June 1991 - August 1993
IBM May 1988 - August 1990
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, E-commerce, Privacy Law
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
Clarkson University 1990 — 1991
MBA, Economics
Clarkson University 1986 — 1990
BS, Accounting & Finance
Amazon May 2015 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy February 2012 - April 2015
Advance Auto Parts March 2010 - December 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company January 2009 - March 2010
Starbucks (China) Company Limited June 2008 - December 2008
Starbucks Coffee Company July 1999 - June 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis 1998 - 1999
Skills
Real Estate, Strategy, Retail, Corporate Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Leases, Location Intelligence, Lease Administration, Real Estate Transactions, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Shopping Centers, Market Analysis, Real Estate Economics, Leadership, Commercial Real Estate, Lease Negotiations, Due Diligence
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD)
Microsoft Corporation August 2004 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1999 - August 2004
Education
New York University School of Law 1998 — 1999
LL.M Tax, Tax Law
University of Idaho 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
University of Idaho 1990 — 1995
Intel Corporation December 2013 - Present
Intel September 2011 - Present
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 2003 - 2010
PRESTON GATES & ELLIS 1998 - 2003
Graham & James 1996 - 1998
KAYE, SCHOLER 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Consulting, Intellectual Property, Legal Documentation, Negotiation, Licensing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Software Licensing, Patents, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Trademarks, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Copyright Law, Venture Capital, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Leadership, Management, Mentoring, Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Litigation, Business Development, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Patent Litigation
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1991 — 1992
Master of Laws, East Asian Law
Rutgers University School of Law 1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor
Brandeis University 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation October 2012 - Present
NetApp April 2012 - September 2012
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies October 2005 - April 2012
Coudert Brothers LLP March 2005 - September 2005
Preston Gates & Ellis September 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Legal Services, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social..., Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, International Law, Privacy Law, Legal Research, IT law, Securities Regulation, Litigation Management, Due Diligence, Data Privacy, Patent Prosecution, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Compliance, Joint Ventures, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Competition Law, Legal Writing, Restructuring, FCPA, Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1989 — 1993
BA, Philosophy
Lake Union Drydock Company 2015 - Present
Private Investment Firm 2015 - Present
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company 2006 - 2014
Weyerhaeuser 2006 - 2014
Noble House Hotels & Resorts July 2004 - July 2006
Preston Gates & Ellis 1986 - 1996
Skills
Leadership Development, Joint Ventures, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Management, Community Outreach, Corporate Governance, Labor Relations, Non-profits, Environmental Law, Fundraising
Education
University of Houston Law Center 1981 — 1984
J.D>
Connecticut College 1973 — 1977
BA
Northfield Mt. Hermon School 1970 — 1973
High School
K&L Gates October 2000 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis 2000 - 2006
United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit August 1999 - August 2000
United States Attorney's Office WDWA 1997 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Class Actions, Arbitration, Unfair Competition, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Bankruptcy
Education
Yale Law School 1996 — 1999
J.D.
University of Oxford 1995 — 1996
M.Sc., Comparative Social Research
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 1994 — 1995
M.Sc. (econs), Public Policy and Public Administration
Claremont McKenna College 1990 — 1994
B.A., Goverment and Psychology
BOOMiO, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Anthem Law PLLC February 2015 - Present
Foster Pepper PLLC January 2009 - January 2015
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe September 2004 - December 2008
Preston Gates & Ellis March 2002 - September 2004
Cahill Gordon & Reindel September 1995 - July 2001
Skills
Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Securities, Capital Markets, Mergers, Angel Investing, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Contract Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
Georgetown University 1986 — 1990
BA, Government
Notre Dame International, Rome, Italy 1982 — 1986
Lee & Hayes, PLLC May 2014 - Present
K&L Gates 2003 - Present
Univ. of Washington Educational Outreach 2004 - 2008
Morrison & Foerster LLP 2002 - 2002
Preston Gates & Ellis 2001 - 2001
National Institute of Mental Health 1998 - 2000
Univ. of Colorado - Boulder 1995 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Univ. of Colorado - Boulder 1995 — 2000
Ph.D., Behavioral Neuroscience
Univ of Colorado - Boulder 1991 — 1995
BA, Psychology
St. Joseph's Academy High School 1987 — 1991
St. Aloysius Elementary School 1979 — 1987
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. March 2015 - Present
Stokes Lawrence, P.S. June 2008 - February 2015
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center September 2007 - May 2008
K&L Gates December 2001 - September 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis 2001 - 2006
Artsfund 1997 - 2001
Lane Powell 1993 - 1997
Skills
Family Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Courts, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
University of Oregon 1976 — 1978
SBR Enterprises LLC October 2006 - Present
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation 2009 - 2012
The White House February 2001 - October 2006
Bush-Cheney '04 2002 - 2004
Preston Gates & Ellis 1998 - 2000
Skills
Political Campaigns, Government, Politics, Coalitions, Business Development, Fundraising, Public Relations, Message Development, Strategy, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Policy, Management, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Event Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Political Communication, Grassroots Organizing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA
Loyola University Chicago
BA, English
Ragen Swan PLLC 2009 - Present
K&L Gates 2000 - 2009
Preston Gates & Ellis 2000 - 2006
Smith & Leary PLLC 1990 - 2000
Hon. William L. Dwyer, U.S. District Court Judge 1988 - 1990
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D.
University of Oregon 1976 — 1981
B.A., Int'l Business, Int'l Studies, German
Heidelberg University 1978 — 1979
--, German
Tatro Tekosky Sadwick LLP 2003 - Present
Johnson & Tekosky LLP 2000 - 2003
Preston Gates & Ellis 1995 - 2000
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP 1992 - 1995
Heller Ehrman 1989 - 1992
O'Melveny & Myers LLP 1987 - 1989
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 1986 - 1987
Skills
Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Administrative Law, Licensing, Product Liability, Construction Law, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Mediation
Education
Stanford University Law School 1983 — 1986
J.D.
University of California, San Diego 1979 — 1983
B.A., Economics
University High School 1976 — 1979
Venable LLP March 2014 - Present
Bishop MarCom May 2011 - March 2014
Blank Rome LLP October 2004 - April 2011
Preston Gates & Ellis 2000 - 2004
Wiley Rein LLP 1997 - 2000
Embassy of Italy 1996 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Chief Marketing Officer, New Business Development, Public Relations, Strategic Marketing..., Team Leadership, Creative Concept Design, Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Management, Management, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Coaching, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Penn State University 2000 — 2002
Executive MBA Studies
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
B.A., Music
Perkins Coie LLP April 2006 - Present
Eaton Library Services 2000 - March 2006
Stokes Lawrence, P.S. 1997 - 2000
King County Law Library 1996 - 1997
Preston Gates & Ellis 1992 - 1996
Detroit College of Law 1986 - 1991
Skills
Library Management, Collection Development, Westlaw, Libraries, Legal Research, Cataloging, Library Science, Research, LexisNexis, Electronic Resources
Education
University of Washington
MLS, Librarianship
Binghamton University
Linfield College
BA, History
K&L Gates Application Analyst IIK&L GatesSeptember 2011 - Present
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis 2007 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis 1998 - Present
Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds LLP 1995 - Present
Skills
SharePoint, Windows 7, Active Directory, Software Documentation, Litigation Support, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Blackberry, XP, Document Management, Blackberry Enterprise..., Disaster Recovery, VMware, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Visio, Microsoft Exchange, SSRS, Computer Hardware, Servers, Windows XP, System Administration, Citrix, Information Technology
Education
Shoreline Community College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal
K&L Gates February 2001 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis February 1999 - February 2001
Education
University of Oslo (UiO) 1997 — 1998
Law
University of Washington School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Hilborne Hawkin May 2007 - Present
White & Case LLP January 2000 - July 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Anti-counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Unfair Competition, Cyberlaw, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Anti-piracy, Prosecution, Enforcement, International Law, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, IT law, Courts, Civil Litigation, Entertainment Law
Education
University of Southern California Law School 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Seattle City Attorney's Office March 2001 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis July 1988 - October 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Courts, Mediation, Pleadings, Legal Documents, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Puget Sound 1990 — 1992
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP February 2013 - Present
Keats McFarland & Wilson LLP March 2008 - February 2013
Preston Gates & Ellis October 2003 - August 2006
ACLU of Illinois October 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Trademark Infringement, Litigation, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Unfair Competition, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Cyberlaw, Appeals, Legal Research
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Edinburgh 2006 — 2007
Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property and Technology
Lawrence University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government
K&L Gates January 2007 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis 1999 - December 2006
Bogle & Gates PLLC September 1998 - January 1999
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD
University of Idaho 1991 — 1994
BA, English, Political Science
Gordon & Rees LLP June 2009 - Present
Corr Cronin LLP January 2004 - June 2009
Preston Gates & Ellis 1995 - 2003
Skills
Toxic Tort, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Appeals, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Torts, Arbitration, Legal Research, Trials, Mediation, Legal Writing, Class Actions, Personal Injury, Courts, Patent Litigation, Business Litigation, Corporate Law, Defense, Intellectual Property, Litigation Management, Alternative Dispute..., Breach Of Contract, Trade Secrets, Construction Law, Public Liability, Insurance Law, Dispute Resolution, Asbestos Litigation, Environmental Law
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Politcal Science/Theater Arts
Alaska Growth Capital February 2010 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 2005 - 2010
Preston Gates & Ellis 2000 - 2005
Bogle & Gates 1989 - 2000
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 1984 - 1989
Skills
Government Guaranteed..., Litigation Paralegal..., Website Maintenance &..., Organization..., Loans, Project Management, Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Document Review, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning
Education
Alaska Pacific University
B.A., Organization Management
CBRE July 2004 - Present
Washington Mutual Bank January 2003 - July 2004
Pret A Manger July 2001 - January 2003
Starbucks Coffee Company July 1999 - July 2001
Starbucks Coffee Company March 1998 - July 1999
Preston Gates & Ellis December 1997 - March 1998
Phillips & Webster July 1997 - December 1997
Paine Hamblen LLP May 1996 - September 1996
Washington State Attorney General May 1995 - May 1996
West One Bancorp March 1993 - August 1994
Skills
Location Intelligence, Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Brokerage, Leases, Real Estate Development, Shopping Centers, Disposition, Real Estate Transactions, Retail, Lease Negotiations, Tenant Representation, Negotiation, Tenant, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Sellers, Commercial Leasing, Acquisitions, Property, Market Analysis, Selling, Team Leadership
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 1994 — 1997
J. D., cum laude
University of Maryland University College 1990 — 1993
B.S.
Miller Starr Regalia November 2013 - Present
Nossaman LLP October 2007 - November 2013
K&L Gates January 2007 - October 2007
Preston Gates & Ellis 2005 - 2006
Berg & Parker LLP 1989 - 2005
Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold 1987 - 1989
Cassey Scott & Canfield 1985 - 1987
Skills
Leases, Dispositions, Eminent Domain, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Disposition, Water Law, Real Estate Transactions, Land Use, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trials, Environmental Law, Appeals, Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Landlords
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1984 — 1987
JD
Oberlin College 1977 — 1981
BA, History
Law Office of Teena Johnson June 2001 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis December 2000 - June 2001
The Connecticut Law Tribune February 1987 - April 1988
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, cum laude, Law
Southeastern Paralegal Institute 1994 — 1995
Post-Graduate Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal studies
University of North Texas 1990 — 1993
n/a, Political Science graduate studies
University of Washington 1984 — 1986
BA, Political Science
Seattle University 1982 — 1984
n/a, Honors Program
Department of Social Services-Legal Division May 2005 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis February 2004 - May 2005
Fisher & Phillips LLP December 2002 - February 2004
Rutan & Tucker, LLP 2000 - 2001
Education
UC Irvine-Extension 2000 — 2002
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
California State University-Long Beach
English Education
PCT Law Group June 2013 - Present
Law Office of Steven Barentzen July 2008 - May 2013
Preston Gates & Ellis January 2004 - September 2004
Arkin Kaplan Rice October 2000 - January 2004
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal May 1998 - October 2000
Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts September 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Courts, Breach Of Contract, Trial Practice, Dispute, Mediation
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD, Law
Rutgers University 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics/English Literature
University of Exeter 1988 — 1990
Junior Year Abroad Program, English Literature and Economics
Gammer Law Group September 2010 - Present
Microsoft February 2000 - September 2010
Preston Gates and Ellis September 1999 - February 2000
Sebris Busto January 1997 - September 1999
Preston Gates & Ellis January 1990 - December 1996
Schweppe Krug & Tausend May 1983 - December 1989
Skills
Arbitration, Mediation, Litigation, Policy, Employment Law, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Human Resources, Training, Dispute Resolution, Privacy Law
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1978 — 1981
J.D., Law
Oberlin College 1973 — 1977
B.A., English, Psychology
Jones Day May 2005 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis February 2003 - May 2005
Thierman Law Firm January 2001 - December 2002
Thierman Law firm August 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Class Actions, Corporate Law, Courts, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Trials, Westlaw
Education
Heald College 1993 — 1995
AA, Legal Secretary Program
Reed Smith LLP May 2005 - Present
Preston Gates & Ellis June 1979 - May 2005
Education
University of Idaho College of Law 1970 — 1973
JD, Law
University of Idaho 1967 — 1970
BS, Business Administration
Ladenburg Law PLLC March 2003 - Present
Burgess Fitzer, P.S. December 1996 - February 2003
Preston Gates & Ellis September 1994 - November 1996
Skills
Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Employment Law, Policy Analysis, Automobile Accidents, Torts, Trial Practice, Mediation
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Gonzaga University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government