Perkins Coie Welcomes Partner Mike Paisner in Seattle, Strengthening Litigation Capabilities

SEATTLE (July 23, 2024)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Mike Paisner, a seasoned litigator and corporate executive, has joined the firm as a partner in the Seattle office. Mike brings to Perkins Coie and its clients almost two decades of experience handling significant disputes, investigations, and other legal matters in private practice, government, and a series of senior in-house roles.   

Mike joins the firm from The Boeing Company, where he served most recently as Vice President for International Disputes, Insured Matters, and Bid Protests. Over 13 years at Boeing, Mike handled and resolved some of the company’s most important litigation, arbitration, investigation, and compliance matters. His experience includes supervising numerous major complex litigations and high-stakes domestic and international arbitrations, preparing written submissions and leading in-person presentations to government enforcement agencies and regulators, and serving in a senior compliance role. He has also handled and argued significant appeals before multiple federal circuit courts.  

“When major companies in aviation and other key industries are dealing with the hardest disputes and legal challenges, they want veteran counsel like Mike representing and advising them,” said Mack Shultz, firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Product Liability Litigation practice. “We’re excited to welcome him to the team.”   

Prior to joining Boeing, Mike worked at a law firm in Washington, D.C., representing clients in appellate and trial court litigation, as well as in connection with legislative and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, he served as an attorney-advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel, and clerked for the Honorable Dennis G. Jacobs of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.   

“The breadth and depth of Mike’s experience—in private practice, government service, and in-house across a range of disciplines—will add significant value to our clients looking to successfully resolve their most important and sensitive litigation matters,” said Jessica Everett-Garcia, firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice. “He brings a uniquely valuable perspective to help guide and advocate for our clients.” 

At Perkins Coie, Mike will focus his practice on critical litigation and arbitration, including business, product liability, and other types of complex disputes. He will also assist clients with sensitive government investigations and regulatory matters, and counsel clients across a range of industries on difficult legal, compliance, and business challenges. 

“I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside the Perkins Coie lawyers for years, and I couldn’t be more excited to join such a talented, dedicated, and respected group of professionals operating at the highest levels of legal practice,” said Mike. “I look forward to working on behalf of the firm’s clients to further their legal and business objectives, bringing to bear my experience and deep commitment to the core values of exceptional client service and legal excellence.” 

Mike received his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he graduated first in his class, and an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard College.