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If you're attending this year's Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair in Washington, DC, and will be at the law student & recruiters only reception, make sure to connect with Hiroko Peraza and our team!

DWT partner Rochelle (Shelley) Spandorf shares key insights after FTC warns franchisors against unfair practices Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMEZY8tq

This week we celebrated DWT partner Steve Gannon and his co-author Sumeet Chugani on their official release of "Banking [on] Blockchain: A Legal and Regulatory Primer" in New York City. Thank you to everyone who attended our book launch party and made this a special night!

Today we celebrate National Disability Independence Day which commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At DWT, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed including a commitment to disability inclusion. We continue to track our progress through participation in the Disability Equality Index survey, where we recently scored 90% earning DWT a recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” 

Registration is now open for DWT's PNW Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Seminar! Join us at our Seattle office and virtually on September 12th for our full-day program as we discuss the current healthcare regulatory and compliance landscape. Topics that we will explore include An Update on Medicare Provider Enrollment Regulations, Labor & Employment Issues in the Healthcare Industry, ADA Compliance in Healthcare Settings, Recent Developments in Health Information Privacy Law, and much more! Featuring DWT speakers: Darby Allen, John Barnes, Christina Chan, Matthew Diggs, Jason Farber, Peter Finch, Caitlin Forsyth, Marissa Fritz, David Gee, Adam Greene, Robert G. Homchick, Christine Parkins Johnson, Ryan Maughn, Kathryn Rosen, Ross Siler, Sheehan Sullivan, Gerald Stein, Rebecca (Becky) Williams, Adam Romney, Alexander F. Porter, along with, Luis Argueso, Partner; InHealth Advisors, Jim Carr, Partner; InHealth Advisors, Steve Nielson, former VP of Sales and VP of Business Solutions; XiFin, Leigh Simpson, Special Agent; United States Dept. of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), Myles Standish, former Founder and CEO; Sound Medical Laboratory, and Kayla Stahman, Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. To register and to view the full agenda:

"Every single day is an opportunity to prove yourself.… I feel competitively motivated each and every day to prove that I earned and deserve that trust from my clients who rely on me to protect their rights." DWT counsel Adam S. Sieff was recently interviewed by Law360 following his recognition as a Rising Star among technology law practitioners under 40. In his interview, Adam highlights his biggest case, his proudest moments as an attorney, what motivates him, how he sees his practice changing in the next 10 years, and more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gExkxmN6

Don’t miss our team of attorneys at this year's National LGBTQ+ Bar Association's Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair in Washington, D.C., from August 7th to August 9th! DWT’s Scott Commerson will moderate a conversation around trademark practice and policy with Commissioner David Gooder (of the United States Patent and Trademark Office) during the Intellectual Property Law Institute portion of the conference, and partner Nicole Phillis will be formally recognized with the LGBTQ+ Bar’s Under 40 Award. DWT will also have a presence during the career fair segment of the event, with Hiroko Peraza and Ayanna Ryans-Holder overseeing our booth. Please make sure to stop by and connect with us!

Join DWT partner Judith Keyes on Thursday, August 22nd, for “Aging Solo: Empowering Women for a Fulfilling Future” from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This virtual event, sponsored by the National Association of Women Lawyers, provides insights and strategies on retirement decisions, purpose, living arrangements, and social connections, along with the tools and knowledge to thrive while Aging Solo. Judith is accompanied by fellow panelists Ida Abbott and Nancy Combs. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gG-mxqZP

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Great to spend time with our client Freeland Spirits, getting an exclusive tour of their distillery and having fun with our summer associates and Food + Beverage team in Portland. Jesse Lyon l George Blankley IV l Melanie Broome l Maxwell Graves l Rachael Idiarte l Alexander Jackson l Meghan Moran l Lauren Johnson l Elle Mattson l Sheila Fox Morrison l Al Murray l Andrea Strickland l Elaine Albrich l Chris Martinez