October 1999

Changing Venues

A Pie in Your Face . . .

and intercom bingo? It’s just another day in the fund-raising life of Seattle firm Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe. The firm recently raised enough money to feed 25 families for six months in Food Lifeline’s Food Frenzy event, with attorneys subjecting themselves to pies in the face, Pictionary games and intercom bingo. Seattle accounting, brokerage and law firms collected approximately $92,000 and nearly 4,000 pounds of food during the two-week event.

The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers have elected Andrew G. Cooley as president of the organization for the coming year. Other new officers include vice-president Roy Umlauf, secretary Bradley A. Maxa and treasurer Karen Bertram.

Washington State Attorney General Christine Gregoire has received Good Housekeeping’s "seal of approval" as the recipient of the magazine’s Award for Women in Government for her work during the tobacco settlement negotiations.

Seattle attorney Daniel M. Caine has been appointed by Governor Locke as Chair of the Governor’s Small Business Improvement Council, which makes recommendations to the Governor and legislature for enhancing the business climate for small business in Washington state.

John A. Gose of Seattle has been selected as a member of The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE), a by-invitation-only group of real-estate professionals who have made significant contributions to the real-estate vocation.

Patricia H. Wagner has been elected to the American Law Institute, a select membership of legal academicians and practitioners chosen on the basis of professional achievement and demonstrated interest in the improvement of the law.

The Defense Research Institute has added Michael H. Runyan to its Board of Directors. Runyan, who will join 35 other board members, was elected by the Northwest Region, which includes Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. His term will last three years.

Wells, St. John, Roberts, Gregory & Matkin, P.S. in Spokane has added Keith D. Grzelak and David G. Latwesen as partners. Grzelak holds Masters’ Degrees in electrical engineering and engineering mechanics, and counsels clients in a broad range of high-technology intellectual property areas, including electrical, computer, telecommunications, e-commerce and medical technologies. Latwesen has degrees in biochemistry and biophysics, and counsels clients in a diverse set of technological areas, including chemical, biotechnological, medical and semiconductor processing technologies.

Christopher L. Marzetti has joined the Seattle firm of Lane Powell Spears Luber-sky LLP as an associate. He concentrates his practice in tort and insurance defense litigation including employment and professional malpractice, premises liability and products liability. Also joining the firm as a labor and employment law associate is Carllene M. Placide.

Graham & Dunn in Seattle has added Michael E. Lapin as an associate and member of the firm’s Corporate Service Group. His practice focuses on advising businesses about corporate, partnership, and limited liability company taxation, tax controversies and general corporate matters. Also joining the firm as an associate and member of the firm’s Litigation Service Group is David M. Byers, who will continue to focus his practice on a variety of commercial litigation issues including contract disputes, land use and antitrust matters.

Betts Patterson & Mines P.S. has announced the addition of three new associates. Natalie S. Adams’ areas of practice include business transactions, corporate law and commercial litigation. Jessica J. Fleck practices primarily in commercial litigation. Andrew C. Cratsenberg, Jr. focuses on real estate litigation and land use.

Barbara R. Patterson, Vice President of Human Relations at Edmonds Community College, recently passed away at the age of 54. Ms. Patterson was also active with United Way, the League of Women Voters and the Snohomish County Democratic party.

Former Judge Story Birds-eye, a long-time Boy Scout volunteer, passed away July 31, 1999 at 93 years of age. Birds-eye served as King County Superior Court Judge from 1955 through 1972.

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