Jennifer K. Sheffield
Attorney
sheffieldj@lanepowell.com
206.223.6114
Areas of Practice
Jennifer Sheffield is an active member of Lane Powell’s Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defense,
Intellectual Property, and Privacy and Data Security practice groups. Jennifer has represented
businesses and other professionals in complex litigation involving claims of breach of contract,
consumer protection violations, infringement of intellectual property rights, professional malpractice,
insurance coverage and bad faith, wrongful death and personal injury. She has successfully litigated
disputes in state and federal courts across the country, including disputes before the Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals. Jennifer also focuses her practice on advising and representing clients in regulatory
matters, such as resolving and avoiding licensing disputes.
Prior to joining Lane Powell, Jennifer worked as a Law Clerk with the Office of the Attorney General
where she wrote pleadings, motions, briefs and memorandum in a variety of claims involving the
Department of Labor and Industries, as well as adult guardianship and parental rights termination
matters. Her professional experience also includes serving as a Legislative Aide with the Spokane
City Council, during which time she co-created a water conservation program, later implemented on
a county wide basis and serving over 400,000 residents.
Professional Experience
Lane Powell, Summer Associate
Office of the Attorney General, Law Clerk
Spokane City Council, Legislative Aide Intern
Admitted to Practice
Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Academics
Seattle University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
Seattle University Law Review, Editor in Chief
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Comprehensive Pre-trial Advocacy, Forensics, International Law of Human Rights
Dean’s List
Gonzaga University (B.A., magna cum laude)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Class Action Defense
Electronic Discovery, Technology and Strategy
Insurance
Intellectual Property and Technology
Life, Health, Disability and ERISA
Litigation
Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team
Privacy and Data Security
Electronic Discovery Committee
Publications
Former contributor to the maritime column in Association Highlights, a publication of the
Association of Transportation Law Professionals (2009-2011)
“Avoiding the Lure of the Sirens’ Lair: Prohibitions Against the Shipment of Merchandise in Coastwise Trade Aboard Foreign Flagged Vessels,” Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy, Vol. 77, No. 4, Co-author (Fourth Quarter, 2010)
“Putting Children Last: How Washington Has Failed to Protect the Dependent Child’s Best Interest in Visitation,” 32 Seattle U. L. Rev. 769 (2009)
Speaking Engagements
“Litigation and Legislative Update,” Seattle University School of Law’s “Health Law Basics and Our Aging Population” Health Law Certificate Program, Co-presenter (August 10, 2015)
“Litigation and Legislative Update,” Health Care Law and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Continuing Legal Education Conference, Seattle University School of Law, Co-presenter (August 19, 2014)
“Marketing Your Assisted Living Facility: Avoiding Risky Pitfalls,” Washington Health Care Association Webinar (August 3, 2012)
“2010 Modal Updates: Maritime Law,” Annual Meeting, Association of Transportation Law
Professionals, St. Michaels, Maryland (June 2010)
Awards and Honors
Named as a “Washington Rising Star,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Business Litigation (2013-2016)
Professional and Community Activities
Past President, Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
Commission Member, Washington Minority and Justice Commission (2012-2014)
Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Member, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member, Association of Transportation Professionals (2009-2011)
Member, Maritime Law Association (2010-2011)
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