Pallavi Mehta Wahi

Pallavi Mehta Wahi, a member of Arnold & Porter’s Litigation group, serves as Arnold & Porter’s new Chair of Western U.S. Strategic Growth and is head of the firm’s newly established Seattle office.

A Chambers-ranked litigator, Pallavi represents national and international clients in complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on corporate, healthcare, and intellectual property matters. She has successfully argued before various tribunals and courts in hearings and at trial, and has handled high-stakes and high-volume litigation involving multiple lawsuits, parties, and jurisdictions. Pallavi is equally known for her civic impact and values-driven leadership through her service on the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s board, the Chamber of Commerce, and multiple other nonprofit boards. She has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential lawyers in the U.S by Best Lawyers^®, recognized among the “Most Influential People” by Seattle Magazine, and named to the “Power 100” as one of the top 100 business people in Washington state by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Pallavi is also a committed and passionate community advocate for the community and the people and companies who help it thrive. She is currently the Deputy Chair (and incoming Chair) of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Pallavi previously served on the Seattle Branch of the Head Office Board for three years. She also serves on the board of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and recently served as Chair of that board. Pallavi has also previously served on the boards of the Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Rep Theater, South Asian Bar Foundation (first woman President), and King County Bar Foundation, among others.