This document provides an overview of a special advertising section in Super Lawyers magazine that spotlights top women attorneys in Washington. It includes an alphabetical list of the top 50 women lawyers in the state according to the Super Lawyers selection process. It also includes profiles of law firms and attorneys with indexes organized by primary area of practice.

1. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
SuperLawyers
SUPER LAWYERS SPOTLIGHTS
THE TOP WOMEN ATTORNEYS
IN WASHINGTON
Aspecial section devoted to female attorneys from the
2014 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
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2. WASHINGTON
THE TOP 50 WOMEN
An alphabetical listing of the women lawyers who ranked
topof the list in the 2014 Washington Super Lawyers
nomination, research and btue ribbon review process
Anderson, Sherri M., Law Offices of Sherri M. Anderson,
Seattle
Archer, Margaret Y., Gordon Thomas Honeywell,
Tacoma
Beatty, Jacquelyn A., Karr Tuttle Campbell, Seattle
Bertram, Karen R., Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart,
Seattle
Bremner, Anne M., Anne Bremner, Seattle
Brown, Lora L., Law Offices of Lora L. Brown, Seattle
Cairns, Carolyn, Stokes Lawrence, Seattle
Campbell, Jennifer, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt,
Seattle
Carey, Diana K., Karr Tuttle Campbell, Seattle
Carlsen, Laura, McKinley Irvin, Tacoma
Char, Patricia H., K&L Gates, Seattle
Cochran, Kathy A., Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson,
Seattle
Cunningham, Janis A., Perkins Coie, Seattle
SPECIAL .<DVERTISING SECTION
Ebberson, Linda Kelley, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry &
Ebberson, Seattle
Forbis, Amy T., Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, Seattle
Frank, Katrin E., MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, Seattle
Fujimoto, Marcia K., Graham & Dunn, Seattle
George, Janet A., Law Office of Janet A. George, Seattle
Golfe, Wendy S., Stoel Rives, Seattle
Gregory, Deanna, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle
Heston, Mary Jo, Lane Powell, Seattle
Hicks, Karolyn, Stokes Lawrence, Seattle
Jost, Shannon M., Stokes Lawrence, Seattle
Koehler, Karen, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan, Seattle
Kruse, Laura E., Betts Patterson & Mines, Seattle
Leedom, Elizabeth A., Bennett Bigelow & Leedom,
Seattle
Lonnquist, Judith A ., Law Offices of Judith A. Lonnquist,
Seattle
Marchese, Lisa M., Dorsey & Whitney, Seattle
Marisseau, Medora, KarrTuttle Campbell, Seattle
Matison, Katie, Lane Powell, Seattle
Mautner, Gail E., Lane Powell, Seattle
Muir, Megan L., DLA Piper, Seattle
O'Sullivan, Kathleen M., Perkins Coie, Seattle
Pagalilauan, Tisha, Cascadia Law Group, Seattle
Peterson, Eileen S., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma
Pettis, Faith Li, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle
Ringer, Rebecca S., Floyd Pflueger & Ringer, Seattle
Roe, Rebecca J., Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, Seattle
Roeder, Melissa K., Forsberg & Umlauf, Seattle
Schultz, Mary, Mary Schultz Law, Spokane
Sharpe, Lisa A., Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson,
Seattle
Sherland, Barbara C., Stoel Rives, Seattle
Smith, Catherine W., Smith Goodfriend, Seattle
Somers, Janet H., Somers Tamblyn King, Mercer Island
Spillane, Mary H., Williams Kastner, Seattle
Suzuki, Akane R., Garvey Schubert Barer, Seattle
Terrell, Beth E., Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie, Seattle
Thomas, Cynthia, Real Property Law Group, Seattle
Willert, Sheryl J., Williams Kastner, Seattle
Wilson, Ann T., Law Offices of Ann T. Wilson, Seattle
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The historical success of our women
lawyers is a testament to our firm's culture.
We want to congratulate those selected
to 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars,
and are proud that both Elizabeth Leedom
and Amy Forbis were again named in the
Top 50 Women lawyers.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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Elizabeth Leedom: Shareholder ·Top 100, Top 50 Women,
and Super Lawyers; Amy Forbis: Shareholder • Top 50
Women & Super Lawyers; Jennifer Moore: Shareholder;
Jennifer Gannon Crisera: Senior Associate; Carol Sue Janes:
Senior Attorney · Super Lawyers; Amy Magnano: Senior
Associate · Rising Stars; Amy Delisa: Senior Associate ·
Rising Stars; Karen Rasmussen: Senior Attorney; Jenny
Churas: Senior Associate - Rising Stars; Rhianna Fronapfel:
Associate · Rising Stars.
Tel206.622.5511
BENNETT
BIGELOW
& LEEDOM, P.s.
www.bbllaw.com
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3. SUPER LAWYERS I WASHINGTON 2014
THE TOP WOMEN
PRACTICE AREA INDEX
Administrative Law ........................................ 5-4
Alternative Dispute Resolution ..................... S-4
Antitrust Litigation ......................................... 5-4
Appellate ........................................................ S-4
Aviation & Aerospace ..................................... S-4
Banking ........................................................... 5-4
Bankruptcy: Business ..................................... 5-4
Bankruptcy: Consumer................................... S-4
Business Litigation ......................................... S-4
Business/Corporate ....................................... 5-4
Civil Litigation: Defense ................................. S-4
Class Action/Mass Torts ................................ S-4
Construction Litigation .................................. S-4
Creditor Debtor Rights................................... S-4
Criminal Defense ............................................ S-4
Criminal Defense: DUI/ DWI........................... S-4
Criminal Defense: White Collar ..................... S-4
Elder Law ........................................................ 5-4
Eminent Domain ............................................ S-6
Employee Benefits.......................................... S-6
Employment & Labor ..................................... S-6
Employment Litigation: Defense ................... S-6
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ................... S-6
Energy & Natural Resources.......................... 5-6
Environmental ................................................ 5-6
Environmental Litigation ............................... 5-6
Estate & Trust Litigation .................................S-7
Estate Planning & Probate .............................S-7
Family Law.......................................................S-7
Government Contracts ....................................S-7
Government Finance .......................................S-7
Health Care..................................................... 5-8
Immigration .................................................... 5-8
Insurance Coverage........................................ 5-8
Intellectual Property ...................................... S-8
Intellectual Property Litigation ...................... S-8
Land Use/Zoning ........................................... S-8
Media & Advertising ....................................... S-8
Mergers & Acquisitions .................................. S-8
Nonprofit Organizations ............................... S-8
Personal Injury General: Defense .................. S-8
Personal Injury General: Plaintiff................... S-8
Personal Injury Medical Malpractice:-
Defense ........................................................ 5-8
Personal Injury Medical Malpractice:
Plaintiff......................................................... S-8
Personal Injury Products: Defense ................ S-9
Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ................. S-9
Real Estate ..................................................... S-9
Schools & Education ...................................... S-9
Securities & Corporate Finance ..................... S-9
Social Security Disability................................ S-9
Tax................................................................... S-9
Transportation/Maritime............................... 5-9
Utilities............................................................ S-9
S-4 SEATTLE METROPO LITAN
DECEMBER 2014
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
THE LIST
BY PRIMARY AREA
OF PRACTICE
The list was finalized as of June 5, 2014. Any updates to the
list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will
be reflected on superlawyers.com.
Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile
on the specified page.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
McNeill, Polly L., Summit Law Group, Seattle,
206-676-7000
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Kallas, Paris K., Judicial Dispute Resolution, Seattle,
206-223-1669 Pg. S-9
Nelson, Christina Gerrish, CGN Law Office, Seattle,
205-552-3410 Pg. S-10
ANTITRUST LITIGATION
Emerson, Ramona M., K&L Gates, Seattle, 206-370-5748
APPELLATE
Clapham, Linda B., Carney Badley Spellman, Seattle,
205-522-8020
Evanson, Kymberly, Pacifica Law Group, Seattle,
205-245·1700
Griffith, Rita J., Attorney at Law, Seattle, 206-547-1742
Hart, Emmelyn, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Seattle,
205-435-2020 Pg. S-10
Johnson, Sarah C., Pacifica Law Group, Seattle,
206-245-1700
Okano, Pamela A., Reed McClure, Seattle, 206-386-7002
Smith, Catherine W., Smith Goodfriend, Seattle,
205-524-0974 Pg. S-3
Spillane, Mary H., Williams Kastner, Seattle, 205-528·6656
Pg. S-3
White, Melissa O'Loughlin, Cozen O'Connor, Seattle,
205-373-7240
AVIATION & AEROSPACE
Jorgensen, Caryn Geraghty, Mills Meyers Swartling, Seattle,
206·382-1000
BANKING
Baruffi, Kumi Yamamoto, Columbia Banking System,
Tacoma, 253-305·1571
BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS
Carey, Diana K., KarrTuttle Campbell, Seattle,
206-224·8056 Pg. 5-3
Nagler, Gloria Z., Nagler & Malaier, Seattle, 205-224-3462
Pearson, Jane E., Foster Pepper, Seattle, 206-447-4705
Willig, Aimee S., Bush Strout & Kornfeld, Seattle,
205-521-3838 Pg. S-10
BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER
Davis, Antoinette M., Antoinette M. Davis Law, Seattle,
206-485·1011 Pg. S-10
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Black, RachelS., Susman Godfrey, Seattle, 206-516-3899
Bloomfield, Stephanie, Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma,
253-620-6514
Burke, Maureen, Cairncross & Hempelmann, Seattle,
206-254-4453
Dearmin, Diana M., Dearmin Fogarty, Seattle,
205-825-9400 Pg. S-10
Duffy, Barbara J., Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223-7944
Goldman, Jessica L., Summit Law Group, Seattle,
206-676-7000
Lopez, Martha I. Rodriguez, K&L Gates, Seattle,
206-370-7653
O'Sullivan, Kathleen M., Perkins Coie, Seattle,
206-359-5375 Pg. S-3
Power, Vanessa Soriano, Stoel Rives, Seattle, 206·386-7553
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
Brewer, Dori E., Perkins Coie, Seattle, 205-359·8435
CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE
Bremner, Anne M., Anne Bremner, Seattle, 206·486-1200
Pg. 5-3, S-10
Brodie Jackson, Nicole, Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch,
Seattle, 205-452·5700
Corsi, Michelle A., Lee Smart, Seattle, 206-252·8312
Pg. S-10
Erickson, Marilee C., Reed McClure, Seattle, 205-386-7047
Roeder, Melissa K., Forsberg & Umlauf, Seattle,
205-589-8500 Pg. 5-3
Stone, Jill Haavig, Stadium Law Group, Tacoma,
253-327-1042
Sweeney, Emilia L., Carney Badley Spellman, Seattle,
206·622·8020 Pg. S-10
Terwilliger, Molly A., Summit Law Group, Seattle,
206·676-7000
CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS
Lin, Tana, Keller Rohrback, Seattle, 206-623-1900 Pg. S-10
Terrell, Beth E., Terrell Marshall Daudt & Willie, Seattle,
206-815-5503 Pg. S-3
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
Blackburn, Joanne T., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Seattle,
206-676-7540
Gillaspy, Betsy A., Gillaspy & Rhode, Kirkland,
425-646·2956
Parkinson, Robynne T., Thaxton Parkinson, Mercer Island,
206-909-5290
CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS
Anderson, Heidi C., Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223·7000
Crabbe, Deborah A., Foster Pepper, Seattle, 206-447·5325
Heston, Mary Jo, Lane Powell, Seattle, 206-223-7015
Pg. S-3
Maclean, Merrilee A., Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller,
Bellevue, 425-454-3374
Schweet, Laurin S., Schweet Linde & Coulson, Seattle,
205-381·0120 Pg. 5-11
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Burke, Liza E., Burke Brown, Seattle, 206-933-2414
Fulton, Patricia A., Law Offices of Geoffrey Burg, Seattle,
206-467·2607
Gordon, Kimberly N., Gordon & Saunders, Seattle,
206-340·6034
Muth, Amy 1., Law Office of Amy Irene Muth, Seattle,
206-682-3053
Nussbaum, Lenell, Law Office of Lenell Nussbaum, Seattle,
206-728·0996
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI
Robertson, Andrea K., Robertson Law, Seattle,
206-395-5257
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR
Eakes, Patricia A., Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes, Seattle,
206-623-7450
Lee, Amanda E., Law Office of Amanda Lee, Seattle,
206·805-0990
Ostrovsky, Andrea D., Calfo Harrigan Leyh & Eakes, Seattle,
206-623-1700
ELDER LAW
Howle, Suzanne C., Thompson & Howle, Seattle,
205-682-8400
Isenhour, Barbara A., Isenhour Bleck, Seattle,
206·340-2200
Peterson, Eileen 5., Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Tacoma,
253-620-5419 Pg. s-3
Somers, Janet H., SomersTamblyn King, Mercer Island,
206-232-4050 Pg. 5-3
Thompson, Karen M., Thompson & Howle, Seattle,
206·545-7777
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ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.

4. SP ECIAL ADVERTISING SECT ION
SUPER LAWYERS I WASHINGTON 2014
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS
CHRISTINA GERRISH
NELSON
CGN PLLC ILAW OFFICE
1455 NW Leary Way
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: 206-652-3410
Fax: 888-822-5040
cnelson@cgn-taw.com
www.cgn-law.com
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Christina Gerrish Nelson's practice focuses on the resolution
of construction and commercial claims and disputes. A
skilled trial lawyer and advocate, Christina has represented
contractors, owners, developers, and businesses in all phases of
litigation. As a mediator, Christina works with parties to facilitate
communica tion, address conflict and achieve settlement.
Christina has extensive training in alternative dispute resolution
through Pepperdine's LL.M. program and was selected for the
2014 AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program. Christina is honored
to serve as the current Board President of Mother Attorneys
Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMA Seattle), was on the
Board of the Northwest Justice Project for nine years (three as
President), and volunteers with the Campaign for Equal Justice.
ANTOINETTE M. DAVIS
ANTOINETIE M . DAVIS LAW,
PLLC
528 Third Avenue West
Ste. 102
Seattle, WA 98119
Tel: 206-486-1011
Fax: 206-905-5910
www.toniedavislaw.com
BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER
CONSUMER LAW
Antoinette M. Davis is a debt attorney, focusing on consumer
bankruptcy and consumer rights litigation. In particular,
she represents individuals and families in Chapters 7 and
13 bankruptcies and in adversary proceedings. She further
litigates consumer matters, including debt collections abuses,
foreclosure and mortgage relatedissues, adverseu edit reporting,
and consumer protection violations. Prior to starting her own law
firm, Ms. Davis worked at a Seattle bankruptcy boutique, where
she headed the consumer litigation practice. She also had the
pleasure to serve as Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Tom
Chambers. In her spare time, Ms. Davis volunteers for various
non-profits, including the CENTS (Consumer Education &
Training Services) Board and KCBA's Make Change! program.
MICHELLE A. CORSI
LEE SMART, P.S., INC.
1800 One Convention Place
701 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-262-8312
Fax: 206-624-5944
mac@leesmart.com
www.leesmart.com
CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE
Michelle A. Corsi, rated AV preeminent by the Morlindafe-Hubbefl
Law Directory, has practiced law since 1994 and is a shareholder
at Lee Smart. Michelle's practice emphasizes civil defense
litigation in the areas of professional liability, including real
estate and legal malpractice, employment, personal injury,
and product liability including asbestos. She has successfully
handled cases in superior court and federal court and appeals
before the appellate courts of the State of Washington and the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Michelle
previously served as a judicial law clerk in Snohomish County
Superior Court, is a Rule 39.1 mediator, and is available as
a mediator or arbitrator through Washington Arbitration &
Mediation Service, www.usamwa.com.
EMMELYN HART
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD &
SMITH LLP
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: 206-436-2020
Fax: 206-436-2030
emmelyn.hart@lewisbrisbois.com
www.lewisbrisbois.com
APPELLATE
Emmelyn is a partner in the firm's Seattle office, where she leads
its appellate practice in Wasl1ington. Her practice embraces a
broad range of legal matters in the state and federal courts.
Emmelyn earned her B.A. from the University of Washington
and received her J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law,
where she was an officer of the Moot Court Board and an invited
member of the Order of Barristers. Following law school, she
clerked at the Washington Supreme Court. Emmelyn has twice
been named to Wasl1ington Rising Stars and is a member of the
Washington Appellate Lawyers Association. She has also been
honored by the National Society of Daughters of tl1e American
Revolution as the National Outstanding Junior for her vital
contributions to her community.
DIANA M. DEARMIN
DEARMIN FOGARTY PLLC
705 Second Avenue
Suite 1050
Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206-826-9400
Fax: 206-826-9405
ddearmin@dearminfogarty.com
www.dearminfogarly.com
BUSINESS LITIGATION
GENERAL LITIGATION
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE
Diana isa civil trial lawyer who represents corporate, public, and
individual clients in a ~broad· range of matters. Diana's litigation
practice emphasizes business and commercial disputes, fraud,
employment defense, torts, and products liability. Having
practiced with large law firms and as insurance defense counsel,
Diana is positioned to efficiently and effectively assist her clients
while providing personalized service. Diana also acts as an
arbitrator and has been approved as a CR 39.1 mediator. From
1993 to 1g95, Diana served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable
Rosselle Pekelis (retired) for the Washington State Supreme
Court and the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I. Diana
earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from the Seattle University
School of Law in 1993.
EMILIA L. SWEENEY
CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN,
P.S.
701 Fifth Avenue
Suite 3600
Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206-622-8020
Fax: 206-467-8215
sweeney@carneylaw.com
www.carneylaw.com
CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE
CONSUMER LAW
Emilia L. Sweeney focuses her practice on complex litigation
involving deceptive and unfair business practices, insurance
matters and trade secrets and has litigated a broad array of
product and product liability suits. She has represented small
businesses and large institutions alike in individual suits, mass
torts and class actions. Ms. Sweeney also advises clients who
manufacture or sell consumerproductsin the U.S. oncompliance
with rules and regulations gov rned by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food
and Drug Administration, and California's Prop. 65. She assists
manufacturers and retailers in pre-launch product audits and
product recalls and in developing risk management strategies to
ensure compliance with federal regulations.
AIMEE S. WILLIG
BUSH STROUT & KORNFELD
LLP
601 Union Street
Suite 5000
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-521-3838
Fax: 206-292-2104
awilig@bskd.com
WINVV.bskd.com
BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS
CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS
Aimee Willig is a partner of the firm of Bush Strout & Kornfeld
LLP. Aimee joined the firm in 1993 after her externship to the
late Judge Sidney Volinn, United States Bankruptcy Court. Her
practice focuses on representation of companies, creditors, and
trustees in the areas of commercial bankruptcy, out-of-court
restructurings, and workouts. Aimee has served as mentor
to Seattle University law students in providing pro bono
bankruptcy-related legal services. She is past-Chair of the
Seattle-King County Bar Association's Creditor-Debtor Section.
ANNE M. BREMNER
ANNE BREMNER P.C.
1200 5th Avenue
Suite1900
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-486-1200
Fax: 206-902-9662
anne@annebremner.com
www.annebremner.com
CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE
PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF
Anne Bremner has delivered favorable trial verdicts in some of
the nation's toughest cases. A litigation shareholder and trial
attorney for 29 years, her lauded private practice at Anne Bremner
PC and special counsel for Frey Buck focus on government
liabilities and personal injury. Bremner was the successful
defense counsel in Viii Fuafaau v. Highfine Schoof District and
the Des Moines Police Department (Mary Kay Letourneau case).
In addition, she defended class actions following WTO (Battle
of Seattle) which included the Seattle Police Department Police
Dogs, a national test case brought by the ACLU. Bremner was
also the lead trial attorney for the Olympic Pipe Line Company,
resolving $500 million in claims after a massive pipeline rupture.
Anne is an on-air TV analyst for CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and HLN.
TANA LIN
KELLER ROHRBACK L.L.P.
1201 Third Avenue
Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-623-1900
Fax: 206-623-3384
tlin@kellerrohrback.com
INWw.kellerrol1rback.com
CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF
Tana Lin is a member of Keller Rohrback's complex litigation
group. Her practice spansrepresenting employees in class action
cases alleging breach of fiduciary duties by their employers
in violation of ERISA, to shareholders of mutual funds in suits
alleging breaches of fiduciary duty by the investment advisors in
violation of the Investment Company Act, to nurses alleging that
hospitals depressed their wages in violation of the Sherman Act.
Ms. Lin began her legal career as a trial attorney with the Public
DefenderService for the District of Columbia. She then joined and
became a senior trial attorney with the Employment Litigation
Section of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and, subsequently,
the Chicago District Office of the EEOC. Ms. Lin was the litigation
coordinator for the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
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