August 6, 2025

Arnold & Porter

Following its recent expansion into Seattle, Arnold & Porter is adding seven new partners in its Seattle office. As part of the expansion, the firm has introduced new capabilities in agribusiness. It has also further strengthened its real estate, labor & employment, and commercial litigation practices on the West Coast with the addition of partners Marisa Bocci, Mark Filipini, Ashley Gammell, Ryan Groshong, Kari Larson, Aaron Millstein, and Todd Nunn. Seattle office head and chair of Western U.S. strategic growth partner Pallavi Mehta Wahi said, “Following Arnold & Porter's recent successful launch in Seattle, we're excited to bring additional practice areas, leading lawyers, and community leaders with incredible client relationships to our firm. This office expansion is yet another commitment to deliver legal excellence and drive innovation for the market and our clients, and will not only support our work in Seattle, but will enhance the firm's capabilities in the U.S. and internationally.”

Bocci (Real Estate), advises institutional investors, asset managers, and nonprofits on commercial transactions across the agribusiness, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Filipini (Labor & Employment), counsels private and public employers on a wide variety of workplace issues, including labor/management relations and fair employment practices. Gammell (Commercial Litigation), has extensive experience litigating complex commercial cases in state and federal court, arbitration, and before the International Trade Commission. Gammell represents corporate and public entities, including tech companies and many Seattle legacy brands. Groshong (Labor & Employment), defends employers in a variety of claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations.

Larson (Real Estate), focuses on real estate, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, operation, and development of commercial and agribusiness holdings. Millstein (Commercial Litigation), focuses on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on healthcare litigation, government enforcement actions, internal investigations, and white collar defense. Nunn (Labor & Employment), defends corporate and government clients in wage and hour class actions and FLSA collective actions in Washington, California, and across multiple jurisdictions.

Arnold & Porter has over 1,000 lawyers practicing in 16 offices worldwide.