Nancy Williams Of Counsel

Nancy Williams has counseled and represented employers in the areas of labor and employment law for more than 40 years. Her areas of experience include litigation, equal employment opportunity, discipline and discharge, and a wide variety of other employment issues. For several years, Nancy was ranked by Chambers USA, most recently as a Senior Statesman, in recognition of her practice transition and long-term dedication to clients. Having “seen it all,” the depth of her knowledge enables her to respond efficiently on a multitude of employment-related matters.

Nancy has served as managing partner of the firm’s Seattle office, as firmwide personnel partner, and as chair of the Seattle Labor & Employment practice. She has been an active contributor and leader in civic, cultural, and professional organizations, including the American Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association. She served as a trustee for the King County Bar Association and remains an active participant in its Labor and Employment Law Section.

Pro bono work and volunteerism are mainstays of Nancy’s career. Her recent pro bono work focuses on employment law advice to nonprofit organizations. She has also represented Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) in child dependency cases and assisted immigrants seeking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other adjustments to immigration status. She is a former board member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre and an alumna of the Peace Corps, in which she served in Colombia. As Nancy winds down her practice, she continues to advise private sector clients as well as exploring opportunities to further her pro bono and community volunteer efforts.