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Estate Planning Partner Joins International Law Firm

October 1, 2026

Fei Li has joined Dorsey & Whitney’s Seattle office as a Partner in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group.  Li advises U.S. individuals, multi-generational families, business owners, and entrepreneurs on estate planning, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation matters.  Prior to joining Dorsey, she worked in estate planning at other major law firms in Seattle and Southern California.

Dorsey & Whitney is a full-service international law firm dedicated to helping its clients navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving business world.  Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients’ legal and business needs.

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Joins REI

September 4, 2026

REI has hired Eric Adamson as Senior Counsel – Real Estate.  Adamson has 20+ years of retail industry experience focused on real estate development at a national supermarket chain.

REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 25 million members who expect and love the best quality gear and outstanding customer service. In addition to the co-op’s many stores across the country, outdoor enthusiasts can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. Everyone is welcome to shop REI, but members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits. REI is a purpose-driven and values-led company dedicated to enabling life outside for all.

Litigation Attorney Joins Seattle Law Firm

August 10, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Olivia Hodson has joined Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson.  She previously practiced at Sullivan & Cromwell and a litigation boutique in New York City.

Hillis Clark is a mid-sized, full service law firm founded in 1971. From its Seattle office, the firm represents national and international companies, local and regional businesses, nonprofit corporations, government entities, community organizations and individuals.

National Law Firm Hires Litigation Attorney

July 13, 2026

Ryan Daily has joined Ballard Spahr’s Seattle office as a senior litigation associate.  He previously practiced at WilmerHale and Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City.

Ballard Spahr provides strategic legal services and business solutions of the highest quality, delivered with uncommon efficiency.  With more than 750 lawyers in 19 U.S. offices, Ballard Spahr brings industry knowledge augmented by tenacity, initiative, and a drive for results—creating an outsized advantage for clients in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance.

International Law Firm Hires Senior Labor & Employment Attorney

June 12, 2026

Ben Eckhart has joined Dorsey & Whitney’s Seattle office as a Senior Attorney in the Labor & Employment group.  He previously worked at a Seattle consulting firm advising companies on labor and employment compliance issues.

Dorsey & Whitney is a full-service international law firm dedicated to helping its clients navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving business world.  Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients’ legal and business needs.

Experienced Labor & Employment Attorney Joins Seattle Office of Global Law Firm

April 20, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Amy Phan Taylor has joined Arnold & Porter’s new Seattle office as Senior Attorney.  She previously practiced labor and employment law at a national law firm.

Arnold & Porter is client-driven and industry-focused. With over 1,000 lawyers across 16 offices worldwide, A&P provides sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities across multiple industries to over half of the Fortune 100, as well as many other clients.