Joan E. Robinson
Shareholder
206.223.6277
robinsonj@lanepowell.com
Areas of Practice
Joan Robinson focuses her practice on complex lending transactions (both secured and unsecured),
Uniform Commercial Code issues, real estate, commercial transactions, loan workouts and financial
institution-related matters, including regulation. Joan received her Juris Doctor from the University
of Washington in 1977, and her B.A. from the University of Washington in 1974, where she was
awarded Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude. Before joining Lane Powell, she was
Senior Counsel for First Interstate Bank. Joan is a member of the Washington State Bar Association
Business Section, a member of the Section’s Executive Committee, Chair of the Financial Institutions
Committee of that Section.
Admitted to Practice
Washington
Academics
University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1977)
University of Washington (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1974)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Apparel and Footwear
Business
Cannabis
Finance and Banking
Financial Institutions
Mortgage and Consumer Finance
Real Estate
Publications
“Five Legal Topics for Washington Bankers to Consider This Fall,” Issues and Answers magazine, Washington Bankers Association, Co-author (September/October 2013)
Speaking Engagements
“Real Estate Core Curriculum: Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate,” Building Owners and Managers Associations of Seattle King County, Co-presenter (May 26, 2016)
“When Obscure Laws Attack! A Discussion of Traps for the Unwary Commercial Lender,” The Risk Management Association Puget Sound Chapter Dinner Meeting, Co-presenter (May 3, 2016)
“Real Estate Core Curriculum: Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate,” Building Owners and Managers Associations of Seattle King County (November 13, 2014)
Awards and Honors
Named as one of The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance (2003-2016)
Professional and Community Activities
Washington State Bar, Business Section Executive Committee (Chair, Financial Institutions
Committee)
Washington State Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Board of Trustees, Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations (PONCHO)
Board Member, Hillel at University of Washington
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