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Stoel Rives is a U.S. business law firm with a full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients.

On this page, we celebrate the people of Stoel Rives. Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing services to sophisticated business clients at every stage of their evolution. With more than 325 attorneys in seven states and Washington, D.C., Stoel Rives is a nationally recognized leader in the energy and natural resources industries. From deals and disputes to compli

ance and counseling, clients turn to Stoel Rives for their most complex business challenges. Let’s navigate the future together. Learn more at www.stoel.com.

12/05/2025

This year’s Gratitude campaign celebrates the impact of legal aid organizations and the meaningful work happening across our communities.

Our attorneys partner with legal aid clinics throughout the year to help individuals and families navigate critical legal issues, including housing stability, family law matters, safety concerns, and more.

Thank you to our legal aid partners for expanding access to justice and to our clients for the trust that makes this work possible.

We are proud to share this year’s video, which highlights the voices of our attorneys and community partners who make a difference every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44bUktJ

10/10/2025

At Stoel Rives, culture is not declared—it is demonstrated.

Michael N. Mills, Sacramento office partner, puts it plainly:

“Everyone matters here. And I've felt that since the moment I walked in the door. Everyone treats everyone with respect.”

That ethic of mutual respect is not just good atmosphere. It is the foundation for collaboration, trust, and long-term performance.

Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/44K7j6p

Learn more about how we work: https://bit.ly/4ks1Xl9

09/05/2025

When Monica Browner joined Stoel Rives, she brought her environmental law practice—and her team—with her from another Sacramento firm. What stood out to her right away? The way work gets done here.

“I don’t feel that kind of relationship where I’m working for a partner, but rather that I’m working with a partner in collaboration to solve problems for our clients together. And I know that isn’t an experience many attorneys have at other firms.”

Monica focuses on site contamination, hazardous materials, and air quality—complex work that benefits from national reach and deep trust between colleagues.

Looking for a firm where teams work with each other, not for each other? Explore Life at Stoel. https://bit.ly/4l5D0fs

09/04/2025

Stoel Rives is pleased to announce that its Seattle office will be moving to Tower 1201, located at 1201 Third Avenue in Seattle’s central business district! The move will occur in the summer of 2026. More than 150 lawyers and staff will occupy upper floors in the LEED Gold and Fitwel-certified building, which is located directly above University Street station.

“This move represents a bold new beginning for our Seattle team,” Seattle Office Managing Partner Maren Norton said. “Set within a Seattle icon in the heart of the city, our innovative new space is more than a location, it is a reflection of our deep roots in the northwest and our excitement for the future, for our city, our firm, and our clients. We look forward to welcoming all to it!”

For more: https://bit.ly/41AEuYl

08/29/2025

As Office Managing Partner for Stoel Rives in California, Bryan Hawkins sees it firsthand: strong culture, trust, and space to grow matter just as much as legal talent.

• Leadership is about helping colleagues thrive
• In-person presence builds better lawyers
• Flexibility supports high performance and balance

"I can't think of a place I'd rather be than Stoel Rives," Bryan says. "What keeps me here is the people I work with, the people I get to interact with on a day-to-day basis. That is the connective tissue… that makes this a job that I enjoy doing despite billing hours, working long hours."

See the full video here: https://bit.ly/3H0BMEB

Learn more about finding your 'why' with Stoel. https://bit.ly/46USbES

08/16/2025

The Boise team stepped out of the office and into the spotlight - volunteering at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and making a lasting impression both behind the scenes and with the audience. https://idahoshakespeare.org/

Our group, the largest volunteer team the Festival has hosted this season, took on a variety of roles to help the evening run smoothly. From prepping the theater and checking tickets to ushering guests to their seats and handling clean-up during intermission and after the show, the Boise office showed up with enthusiasm and teamwork.

The ISF Team expressed heartfelt gratitude for our support, noting how our presence helped highlight the strength and spirit of Stoel. It was a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, support the arts, and showcase our commitment to service.

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the extreme heat and stayed late to ensure the evening’s success - you not only helped create a memorable experience for theatergoers but also reinforced Stoel’s reputation as a generous and engaged community partner.

Bravo, Boise!

Rachel Aramburu
Caleb Calhoun
Janet Rau
Jane Mrozek
Tami Boeck
Emina Hasanovic
Wade Foster
Christopher Pooser

08/15/2025

From clerkship to the executive committee—Boise was not the plan for partner Nicole Hancock. It became the platform.

“Being on the Stoel Rives platform, it’s allowed me to develop a reputation and brand as a strong litigator in the Idaho market,” Nicole says. That local trust has taken her to courtrooms in Texas, New York, and beyond—including a record-setting USDA hearing for the National Milk Federation.

But what has kept her here?

“We practice with really smart people, but they’re also really good people… You get good complex legal matters, but you also get a good life experience as well.”

Learn how Stoel Rives can support your litigation needs, whether before a state or federal court or administrative agency. https://bit.ly/4m5wiax

08/08/2025

At Stoel Rives, associates do more than observe—they lead.

Just ask Corey Day. From motions and depositions to arbitration, he was trusted with meaningful casework well before year five.

“I was arguing motions in my third, fourth, fifth year, taking depositions, taking expert depositions, having a first arbitration... all that before I hit my fifth year. And those are the kinds of things that you don’t necessarily get from those other firms.”

That kind of experience shapes strong attorneys—and better outcomes for clients.

Want to build your practice at a firm that trusts you early? Discover Life at Stoel. https://bit.ly/4l5D0fs

08/01/2025

When it comes to water quality law, Nicole Granquist sees the full picture—municipal wastewater, industrial stormwater, construction permitting, and beyond. But what drew her to Stoel Rives was not just the scope of the work. It was the resources she could bring to bear to solve a question for a client.

“I think Stoel is one of the most unique firms because it isn't a huge mega-firm where you won't know folks and you can't have those sort of personal relationships... But it's large enough that you really have the depth of practice that you need in order to provide good customer service these days.”

From her base in Sacramento, Nicole taps into a deep bench across the firm—from Boise to Seattle to D.C.—to help clients navigate the Clean Water Act with confidence.

Client-first. Cross-disciplinary. Built for today’s challenges.

Want to learn how our Water Rights & Supplies team supports compliance? Start here. https://bit.ly/4mf9K6W

06/05/2025

Stoel Rives is ranked in 32 practice areas and 96 attorneys in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide—including 18 newly recognized attorneys and several new practice rankings.

Key highlights:
• New nationwide ranking in Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional
• New regional rankings in Oregon (Construction, White-Collar Litigation) and Minnesota (Energy & Natural Resources)
• Continued Band 1 rankings in energy, litigation, real estate, and more

We appreciate the trust of our clients and peers—and remain focused on helping them navigate what’s next.

See the full list: https://www.stoel.com/insights/pressreleases/stoel-rives-gains-new-rankings-in-2025-chambers-usa-guide?utm_campaign=facebook&utm_content=1749141004&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

04/30/2025

Stoel Rives was proud to sponsor the 2025 CREW Seattle Signature Soirée — an inspiring evening dedicated to recognizing excellence and leadership in commercial real estate.

Bringing together industry innovators, clients, and colleagues, the Signature Soirée highlighted the transformative impact of collaboration and community. We are honored to support CREW Seattle's mission to advance women in the commercial real estate industry.

Thank you to CREW Seattle for hosting such a dynamic event. We look forward to continuing to champion progress across the real estate landscape.

Learn more about Stoel Rives’ real estate and development services: https://ow.ly/6NwW50VK6us

04/29/2025

Stoel Rives welcomes attorney Brandon Lira to the Corporate team in the firm’s Seattle office. Brandon earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and has focused his practice over the last several years on advising and representing clients in complex corporate restructuring and insolvency matters, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and related litigation. Welcome, Brandon! https://ow.ly/bygM50VJ8jx

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