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Navigating Policy Shifts With Confidence: https://lnkd.in/gagUZCxG Without support, businesses risk being unprepared for significant change this year in D.C. That’s why we’ve created “New Administration Outlook.” Bookmark this wide-ranging resource to guide you through personnel and policy changes during the second Trump Administration. Here you’ll find: ?Actionable Updates: Stay informed with the latest developments. ?In-Depth Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of key legal and regulatory trends. ?Engaging Webinars: Join our lawyers to discuss the impacts on your industry.

We’re thrilled to share we’ve elected partners to fill four open spots on DWT’s Executive Committee—Fred Burnside, G. Roxanne Elings, Pete Johnson, and Lauren Rainwater. Pete is returning for another term. They’ll join members Darby Allen, Jaime Drozd, Camilo Echavarria, Chris Ford, Nicolas Jampol, Jesse Lyon, Dipa Sudra, and sharon schneier. ? A big thank you to outgoing members Claude Goetz, Nancy Libin, and Sanjay Nangia for their significant contributions and leadership in shaping the firm’s successful path forward.

DWT Managing Partner Jaime Drozd spoke yesterday on the ALM Legalweek 2025 panel “Adapting to Client Demands: How Law Firms Meet Rising Client Expectations.” The panel focused on how law firms can leverage technology and data-driven strategies to stay ahead of evolving client expectations for more efficient, transparent, and results-oriented services. Jaime joined industry leaders to discuss practical approaches for integrating technology into workflows, using data analytics to demonstrate value, and staying competitive in an increasingly digital legal landscape.

Congrats to Jessica Peyton Roberts on being appointed by Governor Ferguson to the Washington Legislative Ethics Board! This 8-member board plays a vital role in enforcing state ethics laws and rules for members and employees of the WA Legislature. The board reviews complaints of unethical conduct, applies ethics law, and issues formal opinions on whether such conduct needs to be addressed. We’re excited to see the great work she’ll do in this role!

Register today for DWT’s Inaugural Alaska Energy Seminar! Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, AK, for a comprehensive look at the ever-evolving landscape of Alaska Energy Law. Our team of attorneys, along with distinguished experts will provide invaluable insights into energy regulation, compliance, and business strategies. Don’t miss out on key discussions, including executive orders reshaping energy contracts, complexities of renewable energy project development, opportunities in energy finance, and the future of data centers. Speakers: Elaine Albrich, Sean Atkins, Scott Broadwell, Pamela Charles, Jonathan DeMella, Alan Galloway, Elizabeth Hodes, Melanie Lucas-Conwell, Michael O'Brien, Shabad Puri, Walker Kuch-Stanovsky, and Nicholas Wegley. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gXV9J52A

EPR compliance alert: Oregon’s EPR law requires “producers” to register with the Circular Action Alliance and to report data regarding “covered products” sold into the state by March 31st. Depending on specific situations, the “producer” under the law may be the manufacturer of a product, the owner of the brand, or the first importer into the state. The law covers a wide variety of packaging, including plastic, metal, cardboard, paper, food serivceware (paper plates, cups), secondary and tertiary packaging, and more. More compliance deadlines are approaching for CA, CO, ME, NJ, and MN. Please reach out to Olivier Jamin with questions.?

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Employee Benefits Client Seminar! We hope you enjoyed the insightful sessions led by our team of employee benefits attorneys, who provided valuable strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits law. A special thank-you to our speakers for sharing their expertise. We look forward to seeing you at future events. DWT Speakers: Amy Hwang, Christine Hawkins, Kara Maddalena-Calaj, Stuart Harris, Jason Froggatt, Dipa Sudra, Lisette Sell, and Rich Birmingham.

Incredibly talented group! Rishi R. Maharaj, IGP Dan S. Kayann Fitzgerald #Legalweek25 #AI #legaltech

We are proud to host the Asian Bar Association of Washington (ABAW) In-House Counsel Network's (ICN) In-House Counsel Spring CLE and Happy Hour at our Seattle office on Thursday, April 3, 2025! Darrah Hinton will be featured on the panel, joined by other DEI leaders, to discuss U.S. DEI policy trends and their impact on company programs. The panel will be co-moderated by Claudia Lin, offering an insightful conversation on the current and future state of DEI initiatives.

Our employee benefits attorneys bring you key insights on the new guidance issued for mandatory and optional catch-up provisions under SECURE 2.0. In a recent update, attorneys Jason Froggatt, Christine Hawkins, Kara Maddalena-Calaj, and Lauren Nelson discussed three top takeaways for employee benefits professionals. To learn more about these important changes and how they impact your plans, read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/gQjuKdZk