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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Seattle, WA·8 offices

Firm Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine is a leading Pacific Northwest firm with exceptional media, technology, and privacy practices that punch above its size nationally. The firm represents major media companies and technology businesses and has one of the most distinguished First Amendment and defamation defense practices in the country.

Associate Experience

Associates at DWT gain substantive exposure to technology, media, and privacy matters that are genuinely at the frontier of the law. The Pacific Northwest culture is collaborative and the firm's expertise in emerging areas creates interesting work.

Lateral Recruiting Context

DWT is an active lateral recruiter in media, technology, privacy, and employment. For attorneys with these specialties — particularly in Pacific Coast markets — the firm is a top-tier destination.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#74
TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers722
Associates261
Partners283
Counsel114
Assoc : Partner0.9 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity

Practice Strengths

Media & EntertainmentTechnologyPrivacyLitigationEmploymentReal Estate

Key Markets

SeattlePortlandSan FranciscoLos AngelesNew YorkWashington DCAnchorageBellevue