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Theo A. Lesczynski

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T 206.757.8066 Seattle
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Theo Lesczynski focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation involving financial services institutions and consumer class action defense. Her experience includes contract disputes, securities litigation, First Amendment, and professional responsibility law. She also maintains an active pro bono practice focusing on civil rights and habeas corpus. Prior to joining DWT, Theo practiced law in the Chicago office of an international law firm and clerked for the Hon. John C. Coughenour in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Before law school, Theo worked as a social studies teacher in Chicago Public Schools.

Admitted to Practice

  • Illinois, 2018
  • Washington, 2022
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Education

  • J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 2018, cum laude
    • Senior Articles Editor, Northwestern University Law Review
    • Student Attorney, Supreme Court Clinic
  • M. Ed., Instructional Leadership, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • B.A., History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, With Honors
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • Wisconsin Idea Fellowship

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Federal Bar Association
    • King County Bar Association
    • Washington Women Lawyers
    • National Association of Women Lawyers

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2025
    • Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2021
    • President's Commendation, National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2021

Background

    • Associate, 2018-2019, 2020-2022; Summer Associate, 2017 — Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago
    • Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2019-2020
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