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SUMMATIONS student news Mission Possible Trip Mission Possible spent the entire school year doing more fundraising than ever to help make the group trip to Honduras possible. Students held taco sales, a pub crawl, a kickball tournament, and then even more taco sales. It was all worth it when they pulled into Lapaera. During the week, the group was able to paint two schools and buy backpacks for all of the students at the second school. While in the small town of Ocotillo, they painted the entire school inside and out. The muchneeded facelift brought smiles to all of the students and teachers. As a thank you, the children treated the law students to an afternoon of performances including singing, dancing and acting. After the show, they shared a lunch of authentic Honduran food. The students ended their time in Honduras with a trip to Copan where they split off into groups, touring the ruins, zip lining, and visiting Macaw Mountain. Every year, it is a gift for the members of Mission Possible to spend spring break helping outside communities. In the past few years in Lapaera, law students have been able to make lasting impacts through their hard work and the generous donations from the Gonzaga community. Thank you. Orientation Service Project Twenty five 1Ls joined Gonzaga Law faculty and staff for the annual Orientation Service Project, sponsored by the Center for Law in Public Service (CLIPS). Volunteers spent an afternoon painting, cleaning, and improving the grounds at St. Joseph Family Center, a nonprofit counseling and retreat center located near the Law School. Extern Andres Moses Andres Moses, was honored and given a special commendation from Andy Hafen, the Mayor of Henderson, Nev., for the work he has accomplished on the Carmel water litigation case. After all was said and done, between Andres and another extern, the students saved the city of Henderson more than $22,000 in litigation fees; the students worked through some dense discovery, which the city would have had to refer out to private counsel. Our students truly have some amazing experiences as externs, and this is just one fine example. Congratulations Andres! Mayor Andy Hafen & Andres Moses GONZAGA LAWYER 21

SUMMATIONS student news Gonzaga University School of Law pleased to welcome the Class of 2014 The 176 students who matriculated this year emerged from an extremely competitive applicant pool of 1,389, according to Director of Admissions Susan Lee. Most notably, the number of female matriculants grew 11 percent, Lee said, noting, women comprise 51 percent of our incoming class. We continue to be committed to an ethnically diverse class. This year, underrepresented minorities represent 9 percent of our incoming class. Gonzaga Law s matriculants have strong academic credentials. Their median undergraduate grade performance is 3.33, and the median LSAT score remains a strong 155. GU s new 1Ls earned degrees from 84 different postsecondary institutions, including Boston College, University of Wisconsin, Bowling Green, and Carroll College. Out-of-state students represent 59 percent of the incoming class, hailing from 29 states, including the state of Washington, Michigan, South Carolina, New Mexico, as well as from the Canadian province of British Columbia. As our incoming students embark on their first year of law school, we have much to enjoy and look forward to, as it is certain they will continue to achieve and contribute to our communities, Lee said. ENTERING CLASS PROFILE 1,389 APPLICANTS 739 STUDENTS ADMITTED 26 AVERAGE AGE 84 UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED 176 ENROLLED 9% UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY 1% INTERNATIONAL 40% MATRICULANTS (WASHINGTON STATE) 29 STATES REPRESENTED LSAT PROFILE 75TH PERCENTILE 157 50TH PERCENTILE 155 25TH PERCENTILE 153 GPA PROFILE 75TH PERCENTILE 3.51 50TH PERCENTILE 3.33 25TH PERCENTILE 3.15 22 GONZAGA LAWYER

CLIPS Debuts at Gonzaga Law Center for Law in Public Service educates students; joins first-of-kind state advocacy effort by Ailey Kato and Owen Mooney Program brings new opportunities for law students and formalizes the already existing mission to be in service to others. The CLIPS mission statement: To support the aspirations of students who study law in order to use their knowledge and skills for public service, whether they wish to make a full-time practice of public service law or promote the public good through part-time, pro bono legal work. To some, this might be news that Gonzaga did not already have an overarching program focused on public service law. After all, as a Jesuit institution, Gonzaga always has been committed to educating the whole person to serve the public good. Indeed, because social justice permeates so much of the work of the law school, for many years there seemed to be no need to formalize its myriad efforts. Now, however, taking these steps to formally create the Center for Law in Public Service has brought new opportunities that aim to advance the interests and education of students who plan to apply their legal education for public service. CLIPS is facilitating Gonzaga s participation in the statewide Moderate Means Program, in which law students will volunteer to help provide access to justice to those whose income is sufficient to disqualify them for legal aid, but not enough to allow them to retain an attorney at market rates. The program is a collaborative venture between the Washington State Bar Association and Washington s three law schools. It is the first program in the nation to partner with law schools to provide access to justice in this manner. CLIPS assistant Director and Staff Attorney, Laurie Powers recently joined Gonzaga to oversee the operation of the WSBA Moderate Means Program and help direct other CLIPS programs. Powers recruits, trains and supervises law student volunteers who handle client intake, case assessment, and referral to private attorneys for reduced-fee representation. The program focuses on the highest legal needs for low and moderate income Washingtonians in cases of family, housing and consumer law. From June through September, Gonzaga students already processed 109 requests for assistance, performed 72 intake interviews, and referred 46 clients to local lawyers. As of fall 2011, 19 Gonzaga students have volunteered their time to the Moderate Means Program, including undergoing training on how to interview clients and on substantive areas of law. The program allows law students an opportunity to sharpen their legal skills in working with lower-income clients. As one student volunteer said, having real facts, emotions, timelines and clients has been more beneficial to my legal education than any hypothetical taught in a class. Another student volunteer remarked that her participation in the Moderate Means Program tangibly reminded me that it is both my duty and privilege to legally advocate for those in need, not just those who can afford it. CLIPS also has been instrumental in launching the Public Service Brown Bag & Justice (PBJ) Forum. PBJ is a weekly discussion for the entire Law School community on current social and legal justice issues. Speakers include members of the local bar, the judiciary, civic leaders, social activists, law students, staff and faculty. The law student Alliance for Social Justice co-sponsors the PBJ forum, held most Mondays at noon. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are, indeed, available at all PBJ events. While CLIPS is serving as a support structure for new programs to help students reach their goals of using law for public service, some of the initiatives under the auspices of CLIPS were in place long before the official start. For example, the Thomas More Scholarship Program, initiated in 1980, now fits under the CLIPS mantle. As well, Thomas More students are reaping the benefits by being able to rely on Powers growing expertise on crafting fellowship applications. Please visit the new CLIPS website to keep updated on our efforts. www.law.gonzaga.edu/clips GONZAGA LAWYER 23

student scholarships and awards Danielle Purcell and Dean Jane Korn Chelsey Mam and Professor George Critchlow Purcell Awarded Scholarship from American College of Trial Lawyers Danielle Purcell received her bachelor s degree in Legal Studies from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. A third-year law student, Purcell, is interested in practicing criminal defense law and was drawn to Gonzaga because of close family ties in the area as well as Gonzaga s solid reputation. Before law school, Purcell spent time as a paralegal and knew that she wanted to go to law school, with the hopes of making a difference for people. Mam Receives Morey-Maurice Award Chelsey Mam was named the 11th recipient of the Morey- Maurice Award for Service & Leadership. The award is presented annually to a graduating GU law student who has made an extraordinary contribution of both service and leadership while attending Gonzaga University School of Law. Anthony Martinez and Dean Jane Korn Catherine Kardong, The Hon. Maryann Moreno and Dean Jane Korn Kardong Receives 2011-2012 Lawless Scholarship Catherine Kardong, a second-year law student, received the 2011-2012 Lawless Scholarship, funded by the Washington Judges Foundation. It is awarded each year to the student who completed their first year as the top-ranked student. The Hon. Maryann Moreno ( 83), Presiding Judge of the Spokane County Superior Court, presented the award to Kardong. Martinez Awarded Stokes Lawrence Diversity Scholarship Funded by the Stokes Lawrence Law Firm, this scholarship is awarded each year to a Gonzaga student who is committed to diversity. This year s award recipient, Anthony Martinez stated that, The Stokes Lawrence Scholarship illustrates that there are numerous ways to accomplish one s goals. Many individuals face some serious hurdles due to their diversity. Stokes Lawrence helps to minimize those hurdles and allows individuals, like myself, to accomplish the goals that at one time appeared to be highly out of reach. This second-year law student has spent the past decade in Spokane and hopes to pursue a career in criminal prosecution, continuing his commitment to public service. 24 GONZAGA LAWYER

Schol a r ship endowment Fighting the Good Fight An Advocate for the Common Man The John R. Clark Loan Repayment Assistance Program Each year, approximately 150 students graduate with their J.D.s from Gonzaga Law School. Gonzaga Law has always been focused on preparing students to enter into the practice of law with passion and a true love for the law itself. John Clark, class of 1980, was one of those very students. He not only had a great experience as a student, but also spent the next 30 years as one of the most successful and well-respected defense attorneys in the Spokane area. John Clark passed away Oct. 8, 2010, leaving a legacy that will be hard to match. He loved law school the classes, the intellectual challenges, the quick wit and humor of law students and The Bulldog Tavern on Thursday nights. He thought everybody should go to law school, and was always trying to talk people into going. He had so much fun in school he couldn t understand why all these other people weren t interested, said Superior Court Judge and 1982 Gonzaga Law graduate Ellen Clark, John s wife of 30 years. For John, who was originally from Webster Groves, Mo., the journey began as a youngster when he would watch the television show Perry Mason. John liked to be the one who rescued people. He enjoyed helping others from a young age, said Ellen. Ellen also remembered a story about a run-in John had with a judge when he was 15 or 16. He was told he could not get his driver s license until he was 18. When he found out that wasn t true, he decided someone needed to stand up for people like him in court, said Ellen. John became interested in Gonzaga while studying accounting as an undergraduate at the University of Missouri. He read an article written by legendary Gonzaga Law Professor Gary Randall. John attended night school while working during the day. As John grew closer to graduation, he realized that he wanted to practice criminal defense work. His desire to help people and to protect their rights against the government drove him for many, many years. He truly believed that the government, when attempting to convict people, should be held to the standards set in the Constitution, said Ellen. This passion and belief guided John and he became known as one of Spokane s go-to guys when it came to top rated criminal defense work. He was known not only for his work ethic, but also his compassion. He thought every person deserved a second chance, or third, or fourth, or however many it took for them to straighten up, said Ellen. As a lawyer, he could help them get those extra chances and turn their lives around. He also loved the intellectual challenge always trying to outsmart the other side. One of John s most memorable cases was known as the Spokane 17. John was part of a group of attorneys who represented, pro bono, protesters who were arrested on July 4, 2007, as they demonstrated in Riverfront Park. In addition to John s intellectual prowess, his compassionate side always shone through. He truly believed in the Jesuit philosophy of giving back to society, and practiced this very concept throughout his career. Often he would provide legal services, and car repairs, to those who could not afford his fee in exchange for a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Away from the courtroom, John was known as a great father and husband. His passion for his children was second to none. He worked hard to make sure he and Ellen raised their children to be tough and independent. In addition to his family life, John had many other hobbies including collecting firearms, racing cars, hunting, fishing and steam engines. Clark s mark on society and Spokane, in particular, is evident. His passion and love of the law were legendary. His belief that everyone deserved a second chance and solid legal representation were unheralded. John spent his entire career practicing with fellow Gonzaga grads Robert Crary ( 80), Jim Domanico ( 81) and more recently Dean Chuang ( 06). In honor of John s commitment to the profession and his support of the law school over the years, family and friends have established the John R. Clark Loan Repayment Assistance Program. The endowment will be set up to provide loan repayment assistance relief each year to a select number of Gonzaga Law School graduates who have the same passion for the law and are working as public defenders. John believed members of the bar have a responsibility to assist, teach and mentor young attorneys. He encouraged many law students to go into criminal law, and he believed in the need for strong public defender offices. He was very grateful to Gonzaga for accepting him and bringing him to Spokane where he was able to have a very successful life and career. He would love to be able to help newer graduates financially so they could fight the good fight without having to worry about debt payments, said Ellen. Gonzaga University School of Law is thankful to John and Ellen Clark for their combined contributions to the community and the legal profession. If you are interested in donating to, or supporting the John R. Clark Loan Repayment Assistance endowment, please contact Jeff Geldien at jgeldien@lawschool.gonzaga.edu or 509.313.6121. GONZAGA LAWYER 25

class action Victoria Vreeland Nancy Isserlis Jim Fausone James Lockett Johnathan Steeler Vernon Harkins Paul Mack Rick White Jack Nevin 1964 Gary Steiner retired from the Pierce County Superior Court bench in February. One of his most recognized achievements was co-founding Pierce 1964 County s Drug Court in 1994, the 23rd drug court in the nation. Some 1,400 individuals have graduated from the program. 1975 The Washington State Bar Association announced Vernon W. Harkins as governor for District 6. He was sworn in for a three-year term at the WSBA Annual Awards Banquet and Business Meeting. Harkins also is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and American Board of Trial Advocates. 1976 Victoria Vreeland opened the Vreeland Law PLLC office in Bellevue, Wash. The firm specializes in employment, discrimination, personal injury, consumer protection, sexual harassment and commercial torts. 1978 Jack Nevin s article entitled, Conviction, Confrontation, and Crawford: Gang Expert Testimony as Testimonial Hearsay, was published in Volume 34 of the Seattle University Law Review. Retired from the Army Reserve in 2010, Nevin led a group of military lawyers to the North Central African country of Chad in June 2011. This was his sixth mission. He taught government leaders how to prosecute government corruption, including training on prosecution, and how to assemble a multi-agency task force and then conduct investigations. Jonathan H. Steeler joined the law firm of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. He will continue his practice in corporate, securities, tax, estate planning, intellectual property, real estate, environmental and litigation law. 1980 James Lockett recently accepted a position as Chief of Party, ASEAN-U.S., Technical Assistance and Training Facility at Nathan and Associates in Jakarta, Indonesia. Lockett also has accepted a position as a visiting lecturer at the University of Indonesia Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Law of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. He has also authored various articles for a number of legal publications including the Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business and is a frequent speaker at a variety of international conferences. He received his LL.M. from the University of London in 1983 and has completed post graduate studies at Oxford University. Judge Rick White (retired) announced his availability for mediation. Judge White was in private practice for 10 years and then served on the District Court for more than 20 years. Judge White is also an adjunct professor at Gonzaga Law School teaching Community Property and the Community Property and Family Law sections of the Washington Practice courses. The Washington State Bar Association announced Fifth District Governor Nancy Isserlis as WSBA treasurer for 2011-12. As treasurer, she will serve as chair of the WSBA Budget and 80 Audit Committee. She continues her practice with Winston & Cashatt. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy and commercial law issues. 1981 Attorney Paul Mack received a Local Hero Award 81 from the Washington State Bar Association for dedication to pro bono work. Mack owns his law practice in Spokane Wa. Jim Fausone of Fausone Bohn, LLP in Northville, Mich., has been appointed to the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners, which oversees DWSD s delivery of water and sewage services to the businesses and 4 million residents of southeast Michigan. 26 GONZAGA LAWYER

Stephanie Joannides Terry Kelly Alexander Laughlin Charles Grinnell Jennifer Illestine Meghan Clark Rachelle Anderson Paul Kardish Mary Fairhurst Charles Grinnell was awarded the Judge Advocate Association 2011 Career Army Reserve Judge Advocate Award by Lt. Gen. Dana Chipman at the Judge Advocate Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award certificate noted that LTC Grinnell had served in numerous senior leadership positions in both Iraq and in the United States. He has served four tours of duty in Iraq. He is currently the acting commander of the 7th Legal Support Organization. The Hon. Stephanie Joannides retired after 18 years serving as a judge on the Anchorage Superior Court. Judge Joannides will continue to serve pro tem on occasion and will be available for mediations. 1984 Terry Kelly has been named partner at Lee & Hayes, PLLC. He has more than 25 years experience in practicing corporate and tax law in Spokane. The Washington State Bar Association announced that Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst is the 2011 recipient of the WSBA Award of Merit. The Award of Merit is the WSBA s highest honor, most often given for long-term service to the Bar or the public, although it has also been presented in recognition of a single, extraordinary contribution or project. It is awarded to individuals only both lawyers and non-lawyers. 1985 The 2011 edition of Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Wiley Rein s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Practice as being among the best in Washington, D.C., and singled out partner Alexander M. Laughlin as a Leading Lawyer in the field. 1991 91 1997 Paul Kardish was promoted to Kohler Co. s director of labor relations and corporate security. He leads the labor relations functions on employment law matters, coaches and guides on labor management issues, and advises each business on security situations. Rachelle Anderson has been named a court commissioner of the Spokane County Superior Court. She presides over family law motions and juvenile dependency cases. 1998 Meghan Clark joined Ventura County-based law firm, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson, LLP, as partner. Clark also serves clients as general counsel and as an expert on equine-related issues. She is a Ventura County native and competitive horse rider since childhood. She handled criminal and civil appeals and civil litigation matters, including business litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property, trust and probate cases, and construction defect. She also serves on the board of counselors for California Lutheran University and is the vice chair of the East Ventura County Employer s Advisory Council. Jennifer M. Ilenstine is senior counsel in Fulbright & Jaworski LLP s Los Angeles office. Her practice areas are labor and employment and litigation. GONZAGA LAWYER 27

Mark Popovich Eric Sachtjen Shane McFetridge Robin Haynes Robert Stone, 94 Robert Stone, a 1994 graduate and former editor-in-chief of the Gonzaga Law Review, splits his time between his law practice and his other passion, the outdoors. His outdoor interests include hunting and fishing, as well as flying his float plane. Stone recently helped launch an outdoor hunting and fishing show called Alaska Outdoors Television, which airs nationally. When Rob is not practicing personal injury, he s flying his airplane all over Alaska hunting and fishing. He is known in Alaska as not only one of the best attorneys, but also a go-to guy for outdoor adventure. John J. Durkin, 80 John J. Durkin, a partner in the Tacoma law firm of Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg, McKasy & Durkin, Inc. PS, was awarded the Professionalism Award by the Washington State Association for Justice at the annual convention at Whistler, British Columbia, recently. The award goes to a member of the 2,500 member organization who, by conduct and leadership, promotes professionalism and brings dignity and pride to the legal profession by promoting civility, courtesy and honor among lawyers. Isabel & Austin Harris 1999 Mark C. Popovich of Isle of Wight, Va., was appointed by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors as county attorney. Prior to his appointment, Popovich served as the county s assistant county attorney since Sept. 2004. Jessie and Aleana Harris, 00, are proud to announce the birth of their twins, Isabel and Austin Harris. (Isabel left, Austin - right). Though twins, they were born on different days. Austin was born at 11:42 p.m. on May 29 and Isabel arrived at 12:31 a.m. on May 30, 2011. 2000 Eric J. Sachtjen completed his first Ironman distance race at the 2011 Ironman Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Ryan and Courtney Beaudoin are proud to announce the birth of their third son, Brody, born Aug. 12. Ryan is an attorney at Witherspoon Kelley. Courtney is an attorney at Winston & Cashatt, in Spokane. 2002 Arthur Rizer Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP has promoted Shane McFetridge to managing partner. McFetridge handles construction defect matters on behalf of general contractors and developers, as well as casualty defense matters involving private and commercial auto and trucking accidents, premises liability, and product liability claims. Brooke Kuhl 2003 Arthur Rizer published his first book, Lincoln s Counsel: Lessons from America s Most Persuasive Speaker, based on the law practice and presidential speeches of Abraham Lincoln. Visit www.lincolnscounsel.com to learn more. 2004 Brooke Kuhl accepted a position with Browning Kaleczyc Berry & Hoven in Missoula, Mont. Her practice emphasizes corporate defense of environmental claims and employment claims. Kuhl clerked for the Hon. John Warner of the Montana Supreme Court after law school. 2005 Declan Spencer O Connor Michael Meinert has joined the law firm of Boornazian, Jensen & Garthe, in Oakland, Calif., as an associate. He will continue his practice in construction defect litigation, handling matters for general contractors, developers, and subcontractors. He and his wife, Juliet, reside in the East Bay of the San Francisco area with their family. 2006 06 Robin L. Haynes was named partner at Reed & Giesa, PS of Spokane. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including extensive work with receivership law and consumer protection. In addition, she has handled litigation involving construction, insurance bad faith, trade secrets and personal injury. 28 GONZAGA LAWYER

Gonzaga Law Grads Boise Bankruptcy Trustees Tyson William Locke Tana, Devin & Sven Joslin Lindsey Wehmeyer Justin Bolster & Leonore Neumaier Patrick and Grace O Connor, 05, are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Declan Spencer O Connor, on Aug. 3, 2011. Patrick is a defense attorney with the Thurston County Office of Assigned Counsel. Grace is an attorney with the Washington State Supreme Court. Joel and Jennifer Locke are proud to announce the birth of their second son, Tyson William, born July 7, 2011, at 7:07 p.m. Joel is an attorney at the law firm of Allison, MacKenzie, Pavlakis, Wright & Fagan, Ltd. in Carson City, Nev. Justin E. Bolster married Leonore A. Neumaier on July 30, 2011. He is a trial attorney at McGaughey Bridges Dunlap PLLC in Bellevue, Wash. Tana and Devin Joslin are proud to announce the birth of their son, Sven, on July 4. He went home in a Gonzaga onesie! Tana works for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. in Seattle. 2007 Scott Gingras joined the law firm of Winston & Cashatt and will practice in the firm s Coeur d Alene office. Scott focuses on civil litigation and is admitted to practice in Idaho, Washington and Montana. 2008 Joe Kuhlman Matt Huot married Sarah Hernandez Peeler in Sept. 2011. Matt and Sarah are both partners at The Law Office of Huot & Huot PLLC in Laconia, N.H. 2009 Ryan Owens has been promoted to assistant policy advisor to the governor of Arizona. Ryan and Heidi Bunkowske, 11, have announced their engagement and are planning a July 2012 wedding. Joe Kuhlman accepted a position as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the criminal department for Spokane County. Lindsey Wehmeyer joined the law firm of Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward, PS, in Wenatchee, Wash., as an associate attorney after completing her L.LM. in taxation at the University of Washington. Her practice areas are corporate tax and estate planning. Jacob Brennan and Janelle Umek, were married on May 29, 2011, at St. Aloysius Church. The couple lives in Spokane, where Jacob practices law in the private sector, and Janelle is inhouse counsel at Garco Construction, Inc. 2011 Janelle Umek & Jacob Brennan Matt Brass joined the Salt Lake City Prosecutor s Office as an associate city prosecutor. He is married to Brie Kitchen, 10 2011 and they currently live in Salt Lake City. Janine Reynard, 99 Janine Reynard is the newest member of the panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees in the District of Idaho. Prior to her acceptance of the Trustee appointment in June 2011, Reynard spent 11 years honing her skills on bankruptcy matters. She spent about nine years in private practice at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP, where her practice focused on the areas of bankruptcy and creditors rights. Additionally, she was a trial attorney for two and one half years at the United States Trustee s Office in the District of Idaho. She currently is a board member for the Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Idaho State Bar. She graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1999. Jeremy Gugino, 05 Jeremy Gugino has been a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for four years in the District of Idaho. Prior to taking his current position, Gugino graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2005 and was the term law clerk for Chief Bankruptcy Judge Terry L. Myers. Prior to law school, Gugino was a television news producer and executive producer in Columbia, Mo.; Spokane; Cincinnati, Ohio; and his hometown of Rochester, N.Y. GONZAGA LAWYER 29

rising stars We were unable to list the following states in this issue due to their publication dates. They will appear in the Summer 2012 issue of the Lawyer. Arkansas Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont California Lund, Brendan, Carr McClellan Ingersoll Thompson & Horn, Burlingame Tax, International, Business/Corporate Colorado Cook, Denise, Law Offices of Denise A. Cook PC, Denver Family Law Evans, Melissa Loman, Dworkin Chambers Williams York Benson & Evans, PC, Denver Worker s Compensation, Insurance Coverage Vanderhage, Henri Hank, Holland & Hart LLP, Denver Tax, Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Idaho Goss, Geoffrey E., Goss Gustavel Goss, PLLC, Boise Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate Herberholz, Dana M., Zarian Midgley & Johnson, PLLC, Boise Intellectual Property Litigation Reynoldson, Lauren Maiers, The Reynoldson Group, PLLC, Boise Real Estate, Business/Corporate, Land Use/Zoning Minnesota Moch, Anton J., Winthrop & Weinstine, PA, Minneapolis Banking, Employment & Labor Oregon Johnston, Marc A., Johnston Law Firm, Portland Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation Thomsen, Dallas G., Sussman Shank, LLP, Portland Tax, Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate Washington Andersson, Magnus R., Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller, PS, Bellevue Real Estate, Banking, Construction/Surety Beaudoin, Ryan M., Witherspoon Kelley, Spokane Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation Brangwin, John M., Woods & Brangwin, PLLC, Wenatchee Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Worker s Compensation, Personal Injury Plaintiff: General Gabel, Andrew J., Lane Powell, PC, Seattle Construction Litigation, General Litigation, Real Estate Gardner, David P., Winston & Cashatt Lawyers, PS, Spokane Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Business Litigation Gerrish Nelson, Christina, CGN, PLLC, Seattle Construction Litigation, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Gregory, Deanna L.S., Pacifica Law Group, Seattle Bonds/Government Finance, Government/ Cities/Municipalities Hanis, Brian J., Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, Kent Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Estate Planning & Probate Hanis, Patrick M., Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, Kent Business Litigation, Real estate, Estate Planning & Products Harris, Aleana W., Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti, LLP, Seattle Real Estate Hunter, Kim E., Law offices of Kim E. Hunter, PLLC, Covington Criminal Dense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI Jarski, Darek M., LeSourd & Pattern, PS, Seattle Tax Johnson, Brooke A., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, LLP, Tacoma Tax, Business/Corporate Julius, Daelyn, Lustick Law Firm, Bellingham General Litigation, Criminal Defense Kettrick, Jason M., Carney Badley Spellman, PS, Seattle Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Keyes, J. Michael, K&L Gates, LLP, Spokane Intellectual Property Litigation Kovarik, Nicholas D., Dunn & Black, PS, Spokane General Litigation, Construction Litigation: Eminent Domain Kruse, Laura E., Betts, Patterson & Mines, PS, Seattle Employment Litigation: Defense, Personal Injury Defense: Products, Civil Litigation Defense Kuhl, Brooke, K&L Gates LLP, Spokane Business Litigation, Environmental Litigation, Employment Litigation, Defense 30 GONZAGA LAWYER