Pallavi Mehta Wahi Comments on Seattle Legal Market in Law360

Pallavi Mehta Wahi, Arnold & Porter Chair of Western U.S. Strategic Growth and head of the firm’s Seattle office, was recently quoted in the Law360 article, “New BigLaw Competition Is Changing The Seattle Market,” discussing the importance of Seattle in the U.S. legal market.

“The leading global companies in the innovation industries are right at the hub of everything going on in the world: life sciences, hospital brands, consumer brands, technology. These are the companies with sophisticated regulatory enforcement and compliance challenges,” Pallavi said. She emphasized that Seattle is a hub for clients in industries undergoing significant periods of innovation, which require adept counsel who understands their complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional needs.

Arnold & Porter’s Seattle office opened with just three attorneys in July 2025. Since then, the team has steadily grown to more than 40 attorneys and staff. The firm’s office footprint also continues to grow, with Arnold & Porter planning to move to a larger space by the end of the year.

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