Dawn McPhearson joined Laird Norton Company as an Assistant Corporate Secretary in September 2019. Prior to joining, Dawn worked as a Corporate Paralegal for 19 years, with several prestigious law firms including Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, Williams Kastner, and  Karr Tuttle Campbell. Dawn has also worked on various corporate transactions for CT Corporation.

Dawn was raised in Indiana, moved to Washington in 1991, and lives in Port Orchard, WA.  Dawn has a passion for volunteering and giving back to her community. She has volunteered on an Activities Committee, serving food at Mary’s Place, and participated in the “Big Climb Seattle”.  Dawn likes to explore and hike the Great Pacific Northwest, enjoys reading, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.

Dawn has a Paralegal Degree specializing in Corporation Law.