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Exclusive IR Global Advisor for Commercial Litigation and Employment Law in Washington since 2018

Michele L. Stephen

Director, Fennemore

+1 206.749.0500

Biography

Michele has extensive complex commercial litigation experience representing corporate and entrepreneurial clients in state and federal courts in disputes involving intellectual property, commercial and partnership contracts, business torts, and other complex matters. Michele earns client loyalty through informed, tenacious representation, balanced and driven by business needs. Her ability to develop and marshal a multitude of facts in a strategic and cohesive way leads to successful results for her clients, whether achieved at trial or in a favorable settlement. Michele also counsels clients on pre-litigation planning and strategy and litigation avoidance.

Before joining Fennemore, Michele was a partner in Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP and, before that, a partner at Freeborn & Peters in Chicago. Michele is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Michele was born and raised in sunny San Diego, which she willingly left to attend law school in Chicago and experience true winter. After buying her first winter coat, she spent almost eleven years there before coming to Seattle in 2007 with her husband. They and their son enjoy continued exploration of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

EDUCATION

  • J.D., Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
  • B.A., San Diego State University
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About Fennemore

Fennemore is a full-service Am Law 200 business law firm that embraces change and drives innovation. By employing a “sense, seek, seize” approach, we look beyond the horizon to what’s next — both for our clients and employees.

We take immense pride in being recognized as the top revenue producer within the Am Law 200, a clear indicator of our strong market presence and our commitment to delivering unparalleled services to clients. Our firm has also earned the exciting distinction of being the #1 fastest-growing law firm in the country for two consecutive years, a testament to our successful expansion strategy.

Our forward-thinking tradition began in 1885 when two new law school graduates headed west by train with only a few dollars in their pockets. Although their means were modest, their vision was bold. They imagined a firm that was about more than the tasks involved with the practice of law. They wanted to create a law firm that was dedicated to building up people, businesses, and communities. These principles formed the foundation of their new firm. Today, more than 100 years later, their mission endures.

Our purpose is to help our clients and employees thrive. This is reflected in our core values, strategic planning, and decision-making. We believe that success is not just about what you achieve, but also how you achieve it. We encourage all of our team members to share their ideas and perspectives with firm leadership and one another.  In our pursuit of excellence, we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Leading Job Satisfaction and Retention Statistics

Fennemore consistently ranks at the top of the market for job satisfaction and retention. As the statistics demonstrate, when people come to Fennemore, most choose to make it their long-term home. Our team members say they enjoy working at the firm because we have a culture of caring for each other, our clients, and our communities. Consistent with our “people-first” philosophy, our leadership team is committed to setting team members up for success and professional growth.

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Exclusive IR Global advisor for Commercial Litigation and Employment Law in Washington

1425 Fourth Ave Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101

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    Commercial Litigation and Employment Law in Washington

    James Savitt

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    Director, Fennemore
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    Commercial Litigation and Employment Law in Washington

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    Partner, Fennemore