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11.29.2023James Williams Interviewed by the Puget Sound Business Journal—After 2 years, Black Boardroom Initiative expands reachGeneral NewsSeattle office managing partner James Williams was interviewed by the Puget Sound Business Journal - "After 2 years, Black Boardroom Initiative expands reach" - and spoke about how the Perkins Coie led program, with critical support from Deloitte, has succeeded since its launch in working to increase the percentage of Black executives on corporate boards.
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11.15.2023James Williams Quoted by the Puget Sound Business Journal—Perkins Coie, Seattle's largest law firm, will move to new offices in the Russell Investments CenterJames Williams was quoted by the Puget Sound Business Journal for an article - Perkins Coie, Seattle's largest law firm, will move to new offices in the Russell Investments Center - highlighting the firm's plan to move its Seattle office to an iconic modern office building in 2025.
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11.15.2023Perkins Coie Will Move to Iconic Seattle Office Building in 2025Press Releases
The decision by Seattle’s largest law firm, a trusted advisor to leading technology companies and entrepreneurs, will see over 800 lawyers and business professionals relocate to the Russell Investments Center at 1301 Second Ave.
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08.22.2023James Williams and David Daggett Quoted in Law360—Washington Powerhouse: Perkins CoieGeneral NewsJames Williams and David Daggett were quoted in “Washington Powerhouse: Perkins Coie,” an article Law360, regarding Perkins Coie being named as a Washington Regional Powerhouse for the Seattle office's work this past year.
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08.17.2023Best Lawyers® 2024 Recognizes 388 Perkins Coie LawyersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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07.13.2023Perkins Coie Lawyers Mentioned in Law360—DEA Wrongly Refuses To Reconsider Psilocybin, 9th Circ. ToldGeneral NewsJames Williams, Thomas Tobin, Andrew Kline, Holly Martinez and Caleb Bacos were mentioned in “DEA Wrongly Refuses To Reconsider Psilocybin, 9th Circ. Told,” an article Law360, regarding the case of a Washington state clinic fighting for terminally ill patients' right to use psilocybin.
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05.11.2023James Williams, David Perez, and Mallory Gitt Webster Mentioned in Law360 Article—Class Action Over Safeway 'BOGO' Deals Heads To Fed. CourtGeneral NewsJames Williams, David Perez, and Mallory Gitt Webster were mentioned in a Law360 article, "Class Action Over Safeway 'BOGO' Deals Heads To Fed. Court," regarding their representation of Albertsons.
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02.17.2023Perkins Coie Lawyers Mentioned in Law360—DEA Erred In Rejecting Psilocybin Therapy, 9th Circ. HearsGeneral News
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Perkins Coie lawyers were mentioned in “DEA Erred In Rejecting Psilocybin Therapy, 9th Circ. Hears,” an article Law360, regarding a doctor who is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to find that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) erred when it stated that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound produced by certain mushrooms, has no medical value. -
02.06.2023Partner James Williams Quoted in Multiple Publications Regarding Resolution 400General NewsPartner James Williams was quoted in multiple publications regarding Resolution 400 and his support for the U.S. Supreme Court to adapt a code of ethics.
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02.06.2023Partner James Williams Quoted in The Wall Street Journal—Legal Association Deals Setback to LSAT-Optional Law School AdmissionsGeneral News
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Partner James Williams was quoted in “Legal Association Deals Setback to LSAT-Optional Law School Admissions,” an article in The Wall Street Journal, regarding the rejected proposal to make the LSAT and other standardized test optional for law school admissions. -
01.24.2023James Williams, David Perez, Mallory Webster and Reina Almon-Griffin Mentioned in Law360—Kroger, Whole Foods Get Sales Tax Class Action TossedGeneral News
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Partners James Williams and David Perez, Counsel Mallory Webster, and Associate Reina Almon-Griffin were mentioned in "Kroger, Whole Foods Get Sales Tax Class Action Tossed," an article in Law360, regarding a class-action suit filed against the aforementioned grocery companies, which was ultimately thrown out of state court. -
09.10.2022James Williams Recognized as a Director of the Year for 2022 by Puget Sound Business JournalGeneral News
Perkins Coie Seattle Office Managing Partner James Williams was named a Director of the Year for 2022 by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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08.18.2022Best Lawyers® 2023 Recognizes 403 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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07.08.2022James Williams Featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal—Perkins Coie Seattle Managing Partner James Williams Looks Back on First-Year Success for Black Boardroom InitiativeGeneral NewsJames Williams sat down with the Puget Sound Business Journal to reflect on the first year of the Black Boardroom Initiative and his reflections on the progress towards increasing diversity in America’s boardrooms.
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05.31.2022Perkins Coie Recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal and GeekWire for Community and Diversity Leadership Including the Black Boardroom InitiativePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the Pacific Northwest for its community leadership and diversity initiatives, including the Black Boardroom Initiative, by both the Puget Sound Business Journal and GeekWire.
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04.19.2022James Williams Mentioned in The Puget Sound Business Journal—Pacific Northwest Is Fertile Ground for Farming Co-Op’s Growth, SuccessGeneral News
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Partner James Williams and the firm were highlighted in “Pacific Northwest Is Fertile Ground for Farming Co-Op’s Growth, Success,” an article in The Puget Sound Business Journal, regarding farming as the backbone of the American economy, with dairy farming underpinning U.S. agriculture.
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04.08.2022Meet the 3 Outstanding Tech Efforts being Honored with GeekWire’s Geeks Give Back AwardGeneral News"Meet the 3 outstanding tech efforts being honored with GeekWire’s Geeks Give Back Award", an article in GeekWire, regarding this year’s three Geeks Give Back Award honorees and their Black Boardroom Initiative.
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03.01.20222022 Pro Bono ReportGeneral NewsThrough our pro bono efforts, our firm responded to needs worldwide by helping Afghans desperate to escape the turmoil in their country, bolstering our new virtual program to help survivors of domestic violence, and expanding disability rights for veterans. The stories in this report highlight our efforts, in partnership with legal service providers across the country, to make a positive impact through pro bono service.
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01.03.2022James Williams Quoted in Law360—What's Keeping Managing Partners Up at Night in 2022General News
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Partner James Williams was quoted in “What's Keeping Managing Partners Up at Night in 2022,” an article in Law360, regarding the unknowns of COVID-19 and the firm's decision to not limit technology to only attorneys. -
08.26.2021Best Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes 367 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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06.08.2021Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding the Black Boardroom InitiativeGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys were mentioned in multiple publications regarding the launch of the firm’s Black Boardroom Initiative.
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06.02.2021Bill Malley, James Williams, and Stewart Landefeld Mentioned in The Seattle Times—New Program to Diversify Corporate Boards Gets Backing by Seattle-Area CompaniesGeneral NewsBill Malley was quoted in “New Program to Diversify Corporate Boards Gets Backing by Seattle-Area Companies,” an article in The Seattle Times, regarding the launch of Perkins Coie’s Black Boardroom Initiative. James Williams and Stewart Landefeld were mentioned regarding their work on the program.
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06.02.2021Perkins Coie Launches Black Boardroom Initiative to Increase Representation of Black Executives on Corporate BoardsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce the launch of its Black Boardroom Initiative to increase the representation of Black or African American men and women executives on corporate boards.
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08.20.2020Best Lawyers® 2021 Recognizes 358 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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10.08.2019Perkins Coie’s James Williams Named a Seattle-Area “Power 100” Influencer by the Puget Sound Business JournalPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Seattle Office Managing Partner and Firmwide Chair of Business Litigation, James Williams, has been named a 2019 “Power 100” business leader and influencer by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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08.15.2019Best Lawyers® 2020 Recognizes 283 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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08.20.2018Best Lawyers® 2019 Recognizes 277 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 277 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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08.15.2017Best Lawyers® 2018 Recognizes 281 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.
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08.15.2017James Williams Quoted in Law360 Article - ABA Slams Efforts To Break Up 9th Circ.General News
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James Williams was quoted in the Law360 article, "ABA Slams Efforts To Break Up 9th Circ.," commenting on the American Bar Association House of Delegates' vote to formally oppose federal legislation aimed at breaking up the Ninth Circuit. -
05.01.2017James F. Williams Named Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Seattle OfficePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that James F. Williams has been named Office Managing Partner (OMP) of the firm’s Seattle office, effective May 1, 2017. Additionally, the firm is announcing the appointment of V. L. Woolston and Mack H. Shultz as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the firm’s national Product Liability practice.
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05.01.2017James Williams Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal - New Perkins Coie Seattle Leader's Career Took Him From Combine to CourthouseGeneral NewsJames Williams was featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal article - "New Perkins Coie Seattle leader's career took him from combine to courthouse."
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05.01.2017James Williams Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Article - Perkins Coie Names New Seattle Office Managing PartnerGeneral NewsJames Williams was featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal article, "Perkins Coie Names New Seattle Office Managing Partner."
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05.01.2017James Williams Featured in Seattle Times Article - Perkins Coie Names Williams as Office Managing PartnerGeneral News
James Williams was featured in the Seattle Times article, "Perkins Coie Names Williams as Office Managing Partner."
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08.15.2016Best Lawyers® 2017 Recognizes 252 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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08.17.2015Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 245 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.
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04.21.2014Perkins Coie’s James Williams Elected To The American Law InstitutePress ReleasesJames Williams, a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice, has been elected as a member of The American Law Institute (ALI). Williams joins nine other Perkins Coie attorneys who are members of ALI: Randall Bain, David Burman, Timothy Burns, Kevin Hamilton, Stewart Landefeld, Martin Lybecker, Lorelei Masters, Kathleen O’Sullivan and John Skilton.