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Last night, DWT was honored to sponsor the University of Washington School of Law’s 125th Anniversary Gala and celebrate a milestone moment for our very own Matthew LeMaster, who was named Chairman of the Alumni Leadership Council. With 350 judges, political leaders, general counsel, and CEOs in attendance it was an incredible evening recognizing leaders shaping the future of the legal community. A well-deserved honor for Matt! Richard Kim l Brent Droze l Matt LeMaster l Anne Pfeifle l Ellie Pakzad l Greg Rosenthal l Craig Gannett

We're proud to share that DWT’s Senior Recruiter, Beka (Barrows) Anardi recently co-authored “Breaking Barriers: Beka’s Journey Back,” featured in the April edition of the NALP Bulletin. The article highlights Beka’s inspiring return to the workforce after a 13-year hiatus, reflecting on how her journey through disability and motherhood has shaped her resilience, empathy, and passion for fostering inclusive workplaces. Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the progress still needed to create truly supportive work environments. Thank you, Beka, for sharing your story. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gXFSC5JW

DWT Managing Partner Jaime Drozd was featured in a recent podcast interview with Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg, where she shares her journey from commercial litigator to firm leadership and the values that continue to shape her path. Jaime offers insights into what meaningful growth looks like for a modern law firm—not just in size, but in deepening industry expertise, strengthening client relationships, and fostering a collaborative culture. She also discusses DWT’s hands-on approach to innovation, from AI-powered tools to firm-wide hackathons, highlighting how the firm is using technology to enhance client service and empower teams at every level. Link to podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/gW-gfkux

Protecting First Amendment rights has been a cornerstone of our practice for decades. Yesterday, on behalf of 27 American Jewish organizations, we moved to file an amicus brief, objecting to the arrest, detention, and potential deportation of Tufts grad student Rümeysa Öztürk, who was apprehended on the street last month and is being held in an ICE facility in Louisiana. As the amicus brief explains, it is well settled that our Constitution secures to all students and scholars, including noncitizens, the right to peacefully express political beliefs. Handling this matter pro bono is a DWT legal team led by Robert Balin, Linda Steinman, Jeremy Chase, Victor Kovner, and Adam S. Sieff, with support from Abigail Everdell, Rachel Goldberg, Jesse Feitel, James Rosenfeld, Rachel Strom, Alison Schary, Nathan Siegel, Eric Feder and Megan Duffy. 

We are excited to welcome Alix Town to our Real Property team as Counsel in our Portland office! Alix brings extensive experience from her previous role as Senior Corporate Counsel for a national commercial construction company, where she developed strong experience in federal procurement and government contract matters. As our construction practice continues to grow in the Northwest and California, one of four states where she is barred, Alix will be a key asset in advising stakeholders across the sector, from owners to subcontractors. Her expertise in federal, state, and local contracts, along with related litigation, will be invaluable as we navigate complex challenges and opportunities ahead. Welcome, Alix!

DWT Senior Counsel John Seiver recently joined the Federal News Network's Federal Drive to discuss President Trump’s efforts to increase executive control over independent agencies like the FCC. In the interview, John offers his analysis on what this shift could mean for the agency’s structure, authority, and future decision-making. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXse7nfe

A contigent from DWT, including Senior Director of Innovation Dan Szabo, was so pleased to provide mentorship to the brilliant minds blazing trails toward the future of AI and #legaltech. Thank you CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, Dr. Megan Ma, and all the judges, mentors and participants for the eye-opening opportunity.

DWT is honored to sponsor today's University of Washington School of Law 125th Anniversary Gala and recognize our partner Matthew LeMaster, who's been named Chairman of the Alumni Leadership Council. A great day for the Washington legal community! #UWLaw125

DWT partner Steve Gannon recently coauthored The Wall Street Journal article, “Congress Can Help End Debanking,” which highlights how codifying recent executive orders into law would help protect the financial system from political bias and could provide greater consistency, fairness, and transparency in bank regulation. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gsiYXYXN