Six Prominent Attorneys Co-found and Launch New Law Firm: Pacifica Law Group

Pacifica Law Group to focus on public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest; partners to continue professional and personal emphasis on civic and community involvement

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six prominent attorneys - each a partner in global law firm K & L Gates LLP, and each recognized in their fields of bond and municipal law, sophisticated transactions, constitutional law, appeals, litigation and complex dispute resolution - have resigned their positions to become co-founders and partners in Pacifica Law Group LLP. The law firm will focus on public and private sector clients in the Pacific Northwest.

"Pacifica Law Group is an extraordinary group of well-established attorneys who deeply understand the dynamics and values that drive northwest companies and public entities; each of us brings valuable, high-level expertise combined with a northwest sensibility and an unwavering commitment to client service of the highest integrity," said Gerry Johnson, co-founder and partner, Pacifica Law Group. "We recognize clients are searching for lawyers who can be a partner in their projects and litigation, and who can provide sophisticated, creative, flexible legal representation of the highest quality - our specialized group delivers this representation, and includes a commitment to efficiency and cost-effectiveness."

Pacifica Law Group is located on the 21st floor in the Second & Seneca Building, 1191 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101. While the Website is being tooled, all inquiries can be directed to: [email protected]. Media inquiries can be directed to: [email protected].

The six co-founding partners of Pacifica Law Group are:

Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis

Stacey Crawshaw–Lewis serves as bond counsel to public clients and as ISDA counsel to public and private clients. She serves on the steering committee of the National Association of Bond Lawyers Bond Attorneys Workshop. Stacey is active in the community, from her service as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, as past chair of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington, and coaching youth soccer. | J.D., University of Washington School of Lawwithhigh honors. B.A., Brown Universitymagna cum laude

Deanna L. S. Gregory

Deanna Gregory practices municipal finance and general municipal law, serving as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and disclosure counsel on financing matters, and as general counsel to public entities on general municipal matters. Deanna is the Vice-Chair of the National Association of Bond Lawyers Education Committee, past faculty member of the NABL Fundamentals Conference, and former chair of the NABL Associate Network. Deanna's extensive community involvement includes serving as the president and treasurer of the board of directors of Solid Ground, and volunteering for the CASA programs for King and Spokane Counties. | J.D., Gonzaga University School of Lawsumma cum laude. B.A., University of Washington

B. Gerald Johnson

Gerry Johnson's law practice focuses on major community building projects, including projects that involve both the public and private sectors, such as the Pike Place Market, Pacific Place and Safeco Field. More recent projects have included the expansion of the Seattle Art Museum, the move of the Museum of History and Industry to Lake Union Park, and the transfer of the Washington State Convention Center from the state to a locally-controlled public entity. Gerry is a prominent, active civic leader with board-level service on numerous nonprofits, foundations and civic committees. He is a former managing partner of Preston Gates & Ellis, a predecessor firm to K & L Gates. | J.D., Georgetown University Law Centercum laude. A.B., Dartmouth Collegesumma cum laude

Paul J. Lawrence

Paul Lawrence brings over 27 years of experience to appellate and trial litigation in federal and state courts. He has prevailed in numerous appeals principally in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for Appeals. His practice focuses on municipal, constitutional, environmental, insurance and commercial law. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Montana. Paul serves on the Board of Trustees of the Intiman Theatre and on the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Washington. | J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, cum laude. B.A., University of Chicago

Faith Li Pettis

Faith Pettis serves as bond counsel and outside counsel to state and local governments, with a chief focus on housing, education and nonprofit finance. Faith is on the Board of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and is Chair of the NABL Bond Attorneys' Workshop. Faith’s community work includes service on the boards of the Seattle Children’s Theater and College Spark. | J.D., Harvard Law School cum laude. B.A., University of Washingtonmagna cum laude

Matthew J. Segal

Matt Segal's practice focuses on litigation at the trial and appellate level, including complex appellate matters, constitutional law, municipal law, media law, insurance coverage, commercial and corporate disputes, and environmental and land use actions. Matt has presented arguments in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Washington Supreme Court. Matt is a member of the Board of Directors of the ACLU of Washington, and has been repeatedly recognized by the Washington State Bar Association for his pro bono legal work. | J.D., Seattle University School of Law summa cum laude. B.A., University of California, Berkeley

About Pacifica Law Group LLP

Pacifica Law Group LLP is a law firm committed to serving public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest with focused and sophisticated talent, intellect, creativity and unwavering integrity. Pacifica Law Group offers a range of legal counsel and services to help our clients address their most pressing needs from public financing to project counseling to appellate and civil litigation. Washington Law & Politics has recognized partners Paul Lawrence, Gerald Johnson, Faith Pettis and Matthew Segal as "Super Lawyers," and Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis and Deanna Gregory as “Rising Stars.” The partners of Pacifica Law Group have deeply-held, long term professional and personal commitments to civic responsibility and community volunteerism. PacificaLawGroup.com

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