Meet Perkins Coie's New Partners in the Puget Sound
A new generation of leaders is here. Our newest partners embody Perkins Coie's commitment to outstanding client service and a culture of inclusivity. With their exceptional perspectives and unwavering dedication, they're poised to drive success for our clients and communities.
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Vijay S. Kumar Vijay S. Kumar works alongside emerging companies and international corporations to identify, protect and leverage their intellectual property assets, with a particular focus on patent prosecution. Utilizing his experience in industry and technical background in chemical and electrical engineering, Vijay has significant experience in the energy, chemical, and medical device sectors. |
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Megan Lin
Megan Lin focuses on Real Estate & Land Use, with extensive experience in navigating regulatory and permitting processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. She also leverages her background in appellate and commercial litigation to defend clients' approvals and agreements, and works on financing affordable housing projects through various tax credits and funding sources. |
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Divya Taneja Divya Taneja is in the firm's Technology Transactions and Privacy practice, focusing on complex outsourcing contracts, technology and content development agreements and licenses, and similar transactions. She also provides product counseling throughout the product development lifecycle, from business strategy and product launch to commercialization and contract negotiations. |
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Ryan C. Thomas Ryan Thomas is a project development and energy lawyer who helps clients permit complex projects. He performs diligence, assists with entitlement strategy, and drafts bespoke agreements. His practice blends land use, real estate development, and energy law, offering strategic and efficient guidance that aligns with his clients' business needs. |
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Anna Mouw Thompson Anna Mouw Thompson advises clients on state and federal privacy and data protection issues, and she defends clients in high-stakes class actions in the same areas. She also focuses on appeals involving novel privacy law matters. |
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Tomer Vandsburger
Tomer Vandsburger focuses on Tax, Benefits & Compensation, addressing ERISA, IRS, HIPAA, COBRA, and Affordable Care Act issues. He also has a strong commitment to pro bono work, including preparing U-Visa applications for domestic violence victims and leading his firm's partnership with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General’s Office of Military & Veteran Legal Assistance. |
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Matthew Stephen Williams
Matthew Stephen Williams represents clients from small startups to large technology companies in Patent Prosecution. With a strong background in physics and mathematics, Matt is adept at handling a wide range of technologies, including semiconductor devices, medical devices, aerospace systems, and more, ensuring comprehensive protection and portfolio development. |