Ballard Spahr Lane Powell has moved into its new office in the LEED-certified Russell Investments Center in Seattle’s Central Business District, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. The firm’s new office, which faces Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, occupies 50,000 square feet across 2.5 floors.
“Lane Powell’s combination with Ballard Spahr has increased our bench strength and given us access to greater national capabilities,” Peter said. “Growth in Seattle is a strategic priority for the firm. Our move to the Russell Investments Center is an investment in our future and reinforces our dedication to creating an environment where our lawyers and professional staff can thrive and can provide outsized advantage to clients across industries.”
The 42-story Russell Investments Center was completed in 2006. With premier gathering spaces and a world-class conference center featuring panoramic views of Puget Sound, the firm’s new office is prime for collaboration.
“This move is an exciting development at our firm and underscores our longstanding commitment to downtown Seattle,” said Paige L. Davis, Managing Partner of the firm’s Seattle office. “With the modern space, first-rate amenities, and the central location of our new office, our Seattle attorneys and business professionals will be better-equipped than ever to serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.”
In 2024, the attorneys of the firm’s Seattle office—the second largest after Philadelphia—earned the firm 23 Tier 1 rankings from Best Lawyers and four Band One rankings from Chambers USA. They serve clients in commercial litigation, corporate, health care, labor and employment, private client services, transportation, and tax matters.
Lane Powell and Ballard Spahr combined on January 1, 2025, creating a unified firm of more than 750 attorneys in 18 U.S. offices. The combination significantly increased the strength of the firm in across-the-board service offerings in a number of key industries, including banking and finance, health care and senior living, transportation, and life sciences. Read more about the combination on the firm’s website.