Perkins Coie

Founded in 1912 as a two-member law firm, Perkins Coie started as a counsel to William E. Boeing and handled the incorporation of his first airplane venture. Perkins Coie has grown into one of the leading international law firms that offers a full spectrum of legal services. With more than 650 attorneys in over 15 offices throughout the United States and China, the firm serves several industries, multinational corporations and technology markets. FORTUNE magazine rated it as one of the 100 best companies to work for in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Perkins Coie specializes in business, energy, environment, finance, fiduciary, employment, labor, government, litigation and intellectual property matters. In addition, it offers fellowships to deserving candidates and hosts campus outreach reception programs for law students. As a part of a diversity program, the firm also encourages the advancement of women and minority lawyers through recruiting and lateral expansion. Perkins Coie participates in community service, offers monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations and sponsors fundraising events and runs. The firm maintains an office in Portland, Ore.