| Foster Pepper Hosts Landmark Native American Child Advocacy Program |
| November 14, 2008 - On November 13, 2008, the Seattle office of Foster Pepper PLLC played host to a unique and far-ranging seminar entitled “Advocacy For The Native American Child – Honoring The Spirit And Intent Of The Indian Child Welfare Act”. The day-long program provided a comprehensive overview of the legal issues and cultural impacts of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, and offered specific instruction on the legal representation of Native children in Tribal, state, and federal courts. Seminar attendees ... |
| Credit Crisis Cause and Effect – What to Expect for Northwest in 2009 |
| November 7, 2008 - The current economic turmoil will continue to affect our local economy even after other parts of the country start to show signs of recovery. Expect bank loan underwriting standards, especially on commercial real estate, to remain high causing economic activity to remain below the national average for the Northwest in 2009. Although fixes are included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, they may be beyond the reach of many local financial institutions without a change in implementation policy ... |
| Foster Pepper Launches Firm’s First Legal Blog – Nativelegalupdate.com |
| November 6, 2008 – Foster Pepper has launched its first legal blog, Native American Legal Update, devoted to legal issues and information relevant to Native American communities. The firm has a long history of service to Native American and Alaska Native peoples and organizations. From public service legal programs to multi-million dollar finance and infrastructure projects, Foster Pepper works closely with Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations to facilitate their community development and economic growth. “This blog ... |
| Foster Pepper Welcomes New Attorney Michael J. Gamsky |
| October 28, 2008 – Foster Pepper PLLC recently welcomed Michael J. Gamsky to its Seattle office. Mike joins Foster Pepper as a Member in its Business, Securities and Financial Institutions practice groups. Most recently Special Counsel and Shareholder in the Seattle office of Heller Ehrman, Mike also practiced at Hopkins & Sutter (now Chicago office of Foley & Lardner), Much Shelist (Chicago) and Chapman and Cutler (Chicago). His structured finance and corporate securities/M&A practice is concentrated in ... |
| Foster Pepper’s Gavin Gaukroger Elected to Just Cauz Board |
| October 24, 2008 – Gavin Gaukroger, Associate in Foster Pepper’s Litigation practice group, has been elected to the Board of Directors for Just Cauz. Formed in early 2005, Just Cauz is dedicated to bringing people together to make a difference, just because. The organization brings together young professionals who are looking for opportunities to donate their resources and time. Its purpose is to serve as a charitable outlet for the socially-minded generation; one whose giving intentions are often superseded by busy ... |