Category: Press Release

SEATTLE, WA  (November 7, 2019) — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that the firm received top-tier rankings in 9 practice areas across our Seattle and Portland offices in the latest edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Firms included in the 2020 Edition are recognized for professional excellence with […]

Washington, DC – Today, attorneys at Equal Citizens petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case about controlling the votes of presidential electors cases in order to resolve a conflict between courts in Washington and Colorado. If the Supreme Court accepts the case, it would issue a decision by the summer of 2020, well before […]

October 1, 2019 (Seattle, WA) – At the USLAW Network Fall Conference in Washington, D.C., Rodney (Rod) Umberger was named Vice-Chair of the organization and is slated to become Chair of USLAW in 2020-2021. Rod has served on the Board of Directors for USLAW for several years and most recently was the Membership Management Director […]

September 20, 2019 – Seattle, WA – Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Green and Ken Yalowitz to the firm’s Seattle office. Doug Green and Ken Yalowitz, who join the firm as Senior Counsel, expand the firm’s construction and complex civil litigation capabilities. Mr. Green specializes in promoting and defending the […]

July 1, 2019 – Seattle, WA – Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the addition of Mark L. Lorbiecki to the firm’s Seattle office.  Mr. Lorbiecki, who joins the firm as a Member, will focus his practice on all phases of intellectual property law with an emphasis in intellectual property litigation and technology protection, procurement, […]

SEATTLE, WA (June 20, 2019) — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019. Receiving recognition are: Super Lawyers Seattle Daniel Brown, Member Arley Harrel, Member Jessie Harris, Managing Director Douglas Hofmann, Member Mark Lorbiecki, Member Rodney Umberger, Member Sheryl Willert, Member Portland [...]

December 28, 2018 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that four new Members will be admitted to the firm, effective January 1, 2019. Earning a place in Williams Kastner’s 2019 Member class are: Katherine A. Christofilis (Seattle), Blair I. Fassburg (Seattle), Heidi L. Mandt (Portland), and Daniel J. Velloth (Seattle). “We are excited to welcome [...]

Seattle, WA (October 25, 2018) – Sheryl J. Willert, Member, Williams Kastner is proud to announce she is among the recipients of the 2018 Women of Color Achievement Awards, selected in partnership by 100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. and the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO). A total of eleven women representing a variety of industries [...]

September 12, 2018 ─ Williams Kastner will be honored with the 2018 Bridge to Healing Award at the Safe Crossings Foundation’s (SCF) annual luncheon on October 18, 2018 at the Seattle Sheraton. This award recognizes Williams Kastner’s influential role in helping thousands of grieving youth through funding special weekend grief camps, art therapy, suicide specific [...]

SEATTLE, WA (June 20, 2018) — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018. Receiving recognition are: Super Lawyers Seattle Daniel Brown, Member Arley Harrel, Member Jessie Harris, Managing Director Douglas Hofmann, Member Jerome Rubin, Of Counsel Rodney Umberger, Member Sheryl Willert, Member [...]

WASHINGTON, DC (June 9, 2018) — The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is proud to announce the election of Sheryl J. Willert of Williams Kastner as a new Fellow. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition by ones colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication and excellence. The twenty-third installation [...]

December 29, 2017 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that three new Members will be admitted to the firm, effective January 1, 2018. Earning a place in Williams Kastner’s 2018 Member class are: Jessica L. McConnell (Portland), Meredith E. Dishaw (Seattle), and Paul K. Friedrich (Seattle). “We are delighted to welcome these talented individuals to [...]