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Law360's latest Diversity Snapshot ranking suggests that a modest number of firms are keeping up with the potential talent pool. About 13% of firms top the Law360 benchmarks in the new edition.

The employers on the Best Places to Work lists are determined via an annual survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, which is American City Business Journals' national research partner for this program. 

First-year intern from Seattle University School of Law, Ana Gonzalez, shares the insights of her Summit experience! 

First-year intern from Gonzaga University, Dulcemaria Baez, shares her insights on her Summit experience! 

Summit Law Group proudly announces that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. 

Summit Law Group is proud to receive Mansfield Certification Plus for 2024-2025, having achieved consecutive Mansfield Plus Certifications since 2022.

Benchmark Litigation names Jessica Goldman and Shannon Phillips as two of the "Top 250 Women in Litigation."

All Three Summit Attorneys Repeat Recognition as Emerging Talent in Litigation.

Summit Law Group is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars®, Top 50 Women, and Top 100 lists.

In December, Summit lawyers successfully represented the City of Seattle in defeating a First Amendment challenge by Uber and Instacart to the City's Ordinance protecting gig workers from unwarranted deactivations by the companies.

The prestigious guide identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on research obtained from clients, peers, and business community members.

Along with more than 800 law firms around the country, Summit has signed an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration’s Executive Order retaliating against Susman Godfrey LLP based on that firm’s past legal work.

Summit Law Group PLLC has signed the amicus briefs supporting the WilmerHale and Jenner & Block law firms, and is proud to join the ranks of more than 800 law firms in the fight against President Trump’s Executive Orders unconstitutionally targeting law firms.

Alexander A. Baehr and Molly Gibbons forecast Washington state litigation in the latest Chambers Litigation 2025 Global Practice Guide edition.

Ranked by Best Law Firms in 6 practice areas and regionally in 18 practice areas, Summit Law Group PLLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Summit is one of only eight firms in Washington to receive Benchmark's "Highly Recommended" designation for Litigation.

Summit is proud to stand with the 360+ firms that have achieved Mansfield Certification to advance a core value in the legal profession: the belief that everyone should have a fair opportunity for career advancement.

Costco has partnered with the College Success Foundation to provide business-funded scholarships for underrepresented students of color who attend the University of Washington and Seattle University.

The employers on the Best Places to Work lists are determined via an annual survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, which is American City Business Journals' national research partner for this program. 

First-year intern, Chloe Lee, shares her insights on her Summit experience; from the UW School of Law to Northwestern University.

With a focus on Litigation, Taylor Shoecraft shares why she returns to Summit for her second summer.

Summit Law Group proudly announces that 25 lawyers have been included in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®: Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. 

Noted as an "Early Adopter" of the 365+ firms participating in the 2024–25 Mansfield Certification cycle, Summit is excited to continue contributing to this vibrant community.

Benchmark Litigation names Jessica Goldman and Shannon Phillips as two of the "Top 250 Women in Litigation."

Summit Law Group is pleased to announce that 21 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists.

Washington’s anti-SLAPP statute analyzed in recent Court of Appeals decisions

With minorities making up 30.8% of their partnership, Summit Law Group PLLC ranked No. 8 among firms with 100 or fewer attorneys in the 2024 Law360 Diversity Snapshot.

The prestigious guide identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on research obtained from clients, peers, and business community members.

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Consumers and investors are increasingly interested in the social profile of the businesses they choose to invest in and buy from. In Washington State, you can create a for-profit corporation that is set up to pursue profits and public good.

Summit Law Group proudly announces our Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification Plus status. This indicates we have successfully achieved 30 percent diverse representation in current leadership roles, formal client pitches, and staffing on key matters, in addition to meeting or exceeding the consideration requirements.

Best Lawyers has named Otto Klein the 2024 Labor Law - Management "Lawyer of the Year" for Seattle. "Lawyer of the Year" awards are given to attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" for each specialty and location.

Best Lawyers has named Jessica Goldman the 2024 First Amendment Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Seattle. This is the seventh year that she has received the honor.

Puget Sound Business Journal has named Summit Law Group one of the Best Workplaces in Washington for 2023. The firm ranked 5th among midsize companies at an award ceremony on August 17, 2023.

Summit Law Group is proud to announce that twenty-four partners have been included in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The annually published lists recognize the top practitioners statewide based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Super Lawyers has named Alex Baehr to its 2023 "Top 100" list for Washington.

Super Lawyers has named Diana Siri Breaux to its 2023 "Top 50 Women" list for Washington.

Summit Law Group is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Washington Super Lawyers® and Washington Rising Stars® lists. The annually published lists recognize the top five percent of attorneys statewide based on peer recognition and professional achievement. Nine attorneys were additionally honored in the Super Lawyers Women's Edition and two were recognized for their tenth year by Super Lawyers.

Summit Law Group is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The prestigious guide identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on research obtained from clients, peers, and members of the business community.

For the fourth year in a row, Summit Law Group has been named the Washington Firm of the Year by Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation. Summit finished ahead of fierce competition from a shortlist of the best ranked law firms in Washington.

Effective January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must include in each job posting: (1) the wage scale or salary range for the job; and (2) a general description of all the benefits and other compensation to be offered to the person hired. RCW 49.58.110. The Washington Department of Labor & Industries recently issued an administrative policy (the "L&I Policy") that is intended to provide guidance on complying with the new posting requirements. There are some gray areas, however, so employers will need to monitor how the Department enforces the new law once the requirements take effect.

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have ranked Summit Law Group in the 2023 "Best Law Firms" list. The firm achieved the highest Tier 1 ranking for 12 Seattle practice areas.

October 2022 is officially declared Washington State Intellectual Property Month, and it's not a coincidence: the Washington State Intellectual Property Alliance (WA IPA) made the request to Governor Jay Inslee, who issued the proclamation. Summit Law Group Partner Larry Locker co-founded the newly-established WA IPA, and Summit is a founding sponsor of the organization.

Summit Law Group is proud to announce that the firm's Litigation and Labor and Employment practices have received top-tier rankings in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a guide to the leading litigation law firms and lawyers around the world.

Best Lawyers® has named Jessica Goldman the 2023 First Amendment Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Seattle. This is the sixth year that she has received the honor.

Best Lawyers® has named Rod Younker the 2023 Employment Law - Management "Lawyer of the Year" for Seattle. "Lawyer of the Year" awards are given to attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" for each specialty and location.

Summit Law Group is proud to announce that eighteen partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2023 Best Lawyers lists. Sixteen attorneys have been included in The Best Lawyers in America®, and two have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.