Our Chambers USA Band 1 ranked Alaska Labor and Employment practice group will share their knowledge and perspectives during our 13th Annual Alaska Employment & Labor Seminar on October 9 at the Dena'Ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. Register today to hear from Elizabeth Hodes, Michael O'Brien, Patti Vecera, Chad Darcy, Mackenzie Olson, Jack Day, and Kristal (Leonard) Graham speak on key topics including navigating employer rights in a diverse workplace, preempting employee misclassification to mitigate legal risks, and outlining recent developments in Alaska and federal legislation. Link: https://lnkd.in/g3MRnX4A
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In NPR v. CENTCOM, a FOIA case seeking records related to a coverup over the worst friendly fire incident in modern history during the Iraq War, the Ninth Circuit reversed the lower court’s earlier judgment in favor of CENTCOM, finding that it must search its unclassified networks for relevant records. The case was successfully argued by Caesar Kalinowski IV, with oversight by Thomas R. Burke, and key support from commercial litigators, Jean Fundakowski in San Francisco, and former DWT litigator Andrew Row.
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This year, DWT will be participating in Diversity Lab's "Moments to Movements Hackathon," where 100+ law firm partners and in-house counsel "hack" some of the toughest challenges facing DEI in the legal field and beyond—the latest effort in the firm's active and widely recognized dedication to developing solutions for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Hackathon unites leading legal minds and DEI experts for a "shark-tank style" pitch competition to devise "sustainable and scalable" solutions for organizations facing the headwinds of anti-DEI rhetoric and other challenges. Ideas will be pitched to eight judges and 200+ audience members at the NYU School of Law on July 11, with the winning plans potentially developing into Diversity Lab pilot programs at law firms and legal departments across the country. "As part of our Engagement pillar, collaborating with clients and the broader legal community is key to our DEI efforts," said Yusuf Zakir, our Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
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We're proud to be acknowledged by the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America with their Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award! The award is given to a corporation or law firm that demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
SABA North America is honored to present our Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award to Davis Wright Tremaine LLP! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, providing clients with sophisticated, cross-disciplinary work that simplifies their toughest challenges and enhances their success. With more than 600 lawyers across 11 offices, the firm is nationally recognized for excellence serving the technology, financial services, media and entertainment, food and beverage, and healthcare industries, and for substantive leadership in areas that include litigation, advertising and brand protection, labor and employment, privacy and security, and ESG. The firm’s DEI vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. The firm implements this vision through a four-pillar DEI strategy: Community (fostering an inclusive and belonging culture); Growth (developing the pipeline and ensuring equitable access to opportunities); Education (elevating individual and collective knowledge); and Engagement (collaborating with external stakeholders—including clients—around a shared DEI commitment.) The firm has been widely honored for the strength of its four-pillar strategy and dedication to advancing DEI. Recent recognition from clients includes the 2024 Law Firm DEIB Recognition Award from LPL Financial, the T-Mobile 2023 Excellence in Diversity Award, and the 2022 Citi Law Firm Diversity Champion Award. Learn more at dwt.com/DEI. Follow the link below to register before we sell out: https://lnkd.in/eFrsA4i9
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We’re honored to be recognized by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) with the NPPA First Amendment Award for our contributions in the Gray v. City of New York lawsuit. This award recognizes individuals who have embraced and lived NPPA's mission of vigorously promoting freedom of the press in all its forms to advance the First Amendment, especially as it relates to visual journalists. DWT will receive the award during the NPPA Awards & Recognition event in Atlanta on August 23 and 24. Congrats to our legal team including Robert Balin, Abigail Everdell, Kathleen Farley, Alexandra Settelmayer, Nimra Azmi, Jean Fundakowski, and Megan Duffy. Read more: https://nppa.org/news/698
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Congrats to DWT partner Steve Gannon on the publication of his latest book, Banking [on] Blockchain: A Legal and Regulatory Primer, along with co-author Sumeet Chugani. Steve’s book is a comprehensive guide to the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the use of blockchain technology, decentralization, and digital assets within the financial services industry. The book explores the potential benefits and challenges of using these technologies and offers guidance on how financial institutions can navigate the complex regulatory environment. The book is available online from the publisher, American Bar Association. Link here: https://lnkd.in/g8_bbbHQ
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In May, our Anchorage office collaborated with Grow North Farm, which works to empower and support refugee and immigrant-owned food businesses. DWT volunteers worked together to maintain and protect the farm by weeding, spreading wood chips, and building new work areas. Thank you, Scott Broadwell, Caitlin Forbes, Sarah Gillstrom, Jean Rosston, Barbara Simpson Kraft, and Anne Marie Tavella, for your dedication to our planet and our communities!
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Congrats to Anthony Caso, a partner in the firm's Real Property group, on being elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. This esteemed honor acknowledges individuals who actively exhibit dedication to giving back to their profession, enhancing and reforming laws and procedures concerning real estate secured transactions, and raising the standard of professionalism among lawyers specializing in mortgage law. Well done, Anthony!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support our booth during Seattle’s PrideFest and to DWT's Nicholas Traver for organizing the display! It was an incredible experience, full of celebration and joy. As we wrap up #PrideMonth, we continue to cement our ongoing commitment to pride, diversity, and inclusion today and every day.
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