BCLP Appoints New Office Managing Partner in Seattle

International law firm BCLP has appointed Erin Ehlert as the new Office Managing Partner (OMP) of its Seattle office. Erin succeeds Jennifer Campbell, who will continue her product liability and commercial litigation practice with the firm.  

Erin joined BCLP in April 2024 after serving as a prosecutor in King County, Washington for more than 20 years. She transitioned to private practice in 2020, focusing on medical malpractice, product liability and tort law. Erin is recognized for her strategic approach to complex litigation cases coupled with her extensive trial experience in the Pacific Northwest.  

“At a time when growth and building the BCLP brand in the Pacific Northwest is a core focus, it is a privilege to be asked to guide our exceptional team in Seattle,” Erin said. “The opportunity to achieve great work for BCLP in the local market is exciting and I look forward to working with my Seattle partners to deliver for our current clients, expand our client base and attract and retain top talent in the region together.” 

In her capacity as Seattle OMP, Erin will focus on strengthening office-wide retention and recruitment efforts and supporting continued growth across the firm’s well-regarded litigation, real estate, commercial and finance teams and its employment practice.  

Erin added, “Seattle is widely recognized as a major hub for national and global businesses that span a variety of sectors from technology to aerospace and defense to food and beverage, among others.  Success in this market requires that we continue to connect with the business community by reinforcing to the market that BCLP is the firm they want to handle their most difficult legal work and legal challenges, both locally and around the world.” 

“Erin has been an exceptional leader in our Seattle office, and she has made quite an impact in the 16 months since she joined the firm in relation to both our clients and our incredible team of lawyers,” said BCLP’s Chief Executive Officer Steve Baumer. “She has done an exemplary job balancing her impressive litigation work for our clients and her leadership in building a successful and productive team.”  

BCLP’s Seattle office is one of the global firm’s newest, opening in 2023 before combining with Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen (HLFT) in 2024.  The office is known for its top-tier litigation practice and trial lawyers who serve as counsel to clients on matters ranging from complex commercial litigation to class action and mass torts before state and federal courts.