May 2001

Changing Venues

U.S. District Court Judge Robert S. Lasnik, of the Western District of Washington, has been appointed to the newly established Public Information and Community Outreach Committee for the United States Courts for the 9th Circuit. The committee is exploring ways the federal courts in Western states can strengthen ties with local communities, and become more accessible to the public and the media.

William L. Dixon, an associate in the Seattle firm Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC, has become a certified sports agent for the National Football League. As one of nine NFL agents in Washington, he offers athletes representation in contract negotiations, endorsements, public relations and marketing.

Warren Rheaume has joined the Seattle office of Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe LLP as a lateral shareholder. He concentrates on commercial litigation emphasizing trademark, copyright and trade secret issues.

Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim PLCC has promoted four lawyers to member. Timothy L. Ashcraft joined the Tacoma office in 1996 and focuses on complex, insurance and commercial litigation. Julie E. Dickens concentrates on estates and trusts, real estate and general business in the firm’s Seattle office. Joan C. Foley joined the Seattle office in 1995 and emphasizes environmental, complex and general litigation. T. Lee Humphreys has focused on international business transactions, federal taxation, executive compensation, and ERISA since joining the Tacoma office in 1999.

Christopher E. Roy has joined the Vancouver firm Duggan, Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC. He focuses on commercial litigation, construction law, real estate litigation and transactions, and creditors’ rights.

Barry J. Briggs has joined the commercial transactions department in the Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP as of counsel. His practice emphasizes real estate finance, commercial finance, financial institutions, and bankruptcy and workouts. Theodore J. Collins has rejoined the firm after more than 15 years of service to the Boeing Company. Prior to leaving the firm in 1986, Mr. Collins was an administrative partner and head of the litigation department. He currently focuses on corporate governance and commercial litigation. S.H. Gregory Overstreet has joined the firm’s Olympia office as of counsel. He assists industry trade associations and businesses with land use matters, and issues related to administrative and regulatory law.

Mischelle R. Fulgham has been promoted to principal in the Spokane firm Lukins & Annis PS. She is a litigation lawyer focusing on general and civil litigation, with an emphasis on land use issues, contract disputes, real estate litigation and employment law.

Michael Schrenk has been promoted from associate to member in the Seattle office of Cozen and O’Connor.

Soojin E. Kim, Kelly M., Daren H. Nitz and Mark A. Reinhardt have joined the Seattle office of Graham & Dunn PC. Ms. Kim and Ms. Mann (a member of the Oregon State Bar) are associates on the real estate team. Ms. Kim concentrates on condemnation law, while Ms. Mann focuses on environmental and land use issues. Mr. Nitz and Mr. Reinhardt are shareholders and members of the technology and e-commerce team. Mr. Nitz has over 11 years’ experience representing companies in national and international business transactions. Mr. Reinhardt’s experience is in advising public and private entities on venture capital financing, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation.

John L. Groh has joined Preston Gates & Ellis LLP as of counsel in the Seattle design and construction practice group. He has more than 20 years’ experience representing municipalities, school and transit districts, and park authorities in the design, construction, joint development, operation and privatization of capital improvement projects. Carter R. Mackley (member of the Idaho and Washington, D.C. bars) has joined the firm as an associate in the Seattle office. He concentrates on corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Gregory J. Duff has joined the technology transactions group at the Seattle firm Cairncross & Hempelmann PS. He concentrates on hospitality law. Mr. Duff previously worked for Webvan Group, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

C. James Enriquez has been appointed managing attorney of the Law Offices of Paul D. Kirschner and Associates PS in Seattle. His practice emphasizes tax representation and bankruptcy.

Kristina K. Gibbs died February 17 at age 53. A 1973 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Ms. Gibbs was a self-employed attorney and a long-time resident of Spokane.

Dan Fenno Henderson died March 14 at age 79. Mr. Henderson started the Asian law program at the University of Washington in 1962 and directed it for nearly 30 years. Fluent in Japanese, he traveled all over the world, and served as a visiting professor at universities in Australia, China, England, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States.

Spokane lawyer Edward J. Parry died February 6 at age 72. Before going into private practice, Mr. Parry served as deputy prosecutor and chief civil deputy for Spokane County, retiring in 1999. He was active in Rotary and Knights of Columbus, and served on the board of the Red Cross.

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