Firm Announcement
Lane Powell will move its Seattle headquarters in June 2025 to the Russell Investments Center. This move will encompass over 250 local employees relocating to an office setting built for the future in the heart of downtown Seattle.
With premier event spaces, hybrid-friendly office designs, panoramic views of the Puget Sound, and industry-leading amenities, the Russell Investments Center offers a dynamic environment fit for Lane Powell’s next chapter in Seattle. The building is also LEED Platinum certified for energy efficiency, conservation, and indoor environmental quality.
“2025 will truly be a landmark year for Lane Powell, as we celebrate our 150th anniversary as a firm and embark on the next step in our journey at our new Seattle home. The modern space, excellent amenities, and central location of the Russell Investments Center all align with our vision for the future as a standout Pacific Northwest law firm with a deep commitment to the region,” said firm President and Seattle Office Managing Partner Barbara J. Duffy. “Our dedication to client advocacy, service as trusted counsel, and care for our community are the tenets that Lane Powell is built upon, and we look forward to maintaining and further strengthening those values in the years to come.”
Lane Powell was founded in 1875, and first arrived in Seattle in 1889, making it one of the longest standing law firms in the city and in the Pacific Northwest today. With expertise in more than 35 practice areas and industries, Lane Powell is well-versed in navigating the challenges its clients face, on regional, national, and international stages. Best Lawyers® recently ranked Lane Powell as one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms®” for 2024. The firm also maintains a robust pro bono program.
In addition, the firm is consistently recognized as an industry leader in cultivating an inclusive workplace and fostering the development of legal professionals of all backgrounds. Lane Powell has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification Plus status annually since 2021, and has been recognized as a Member Firm in the Bloomberg Law DEI Framework, as well as a Compass Award Winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
