Partner Alletta Brenner Recognized as a Best LGBTQ+ Lawyer Under 40

PORTLAND (March 13, 2023)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that partner Alletta Brenner has been recognized as a Best LGBTQ+ Lawyer Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Alletta is a product liability litigator in the firm's Portland office.

Each year, the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association recognizes leading LGBTQ+ legal professionals under the age of 40 who have "distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality." This year's award winners will be recognized during the 2023 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair in Chicago.

"We are proud of Alletta for being named a Best LGBTQ+ Lawyer in recognition of her commitment to defending and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community," said Partner Justin Gonzales, chair of the firm's Portland Diversity & Inclusion Committee. "Alletta's dedication to promoting a culture of inclusiveness, both inside and outside the firm, makes her truly deserving of this award."

Alletta was honored in part for her pro bono work in support of the LGBTQ+ community. She has worked with various organizations and projects in Oregon to advance LGBTQ+ rights, including the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP), Basic Rights Oregon, and OGALLA — the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon.

Alletta also makes a strong effort to be visible as a queer role model within the firm. An active participant in the firm's LGBTQ+ Resource Group, she has also invested significant time in mentoring diverse associates and counsel and has contributed to Perkins Coie's inclusion initiatives on behalf of LGBTQ+ lawyers and business professionals, such as including pronouns on email signature blocks.