Andrew W. Steen
Partner
Drew Steen is a partner in the business and tax practice at Davis Wright Tremaine. He represents businesses, funds and individuals in significant corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, ownership transitions, investments, joint ventures, and restructurings. He also acts as outside general counsel to small- and mid-cap companies up and down the West Coast. Although his experience spans multiple industries, he has spent substantial time working with clients in the food and beverage, seafood, consumer product, and retail industries.
Drew is a past chair of the Washington State Bar Association’s Business Law Section, an organization of more than 1,200 business lawyers in the State of Washington. He is also a former co-editor of Davis Wright Tremaine’s Family Business Resource Center, a law blog addressing governance and other issues for family-owned and closely held businesses. Drew is active in several industry organizations, including the Northwest Fisheries Association, and regularly donates his time to community and charitable organizations in and around Seattle. Drew is also a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow. To better serve his clients, he maintains an office presence in both Seattle and San Francisco.
Practice Highlights
Family owned businesses
Food and seafood
Business transactions
Admitted to Practice
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Washington
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Massachusetts
Education
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J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2006, cum laude
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A.B., University of Chicago, 2002, with honors
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Past Chair, Business Law Section, Washington State Bar Association
- Board of Governors, Seattle CityClub
- Volunteer, Washington CASH Pro Bono Legal Clinic
- Co-Editor, DWT's Family Business Resource Center
- Leadership Tomorrow, Class of 2017
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2010-2011, 2016-2020
Background
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- Associate, Proskauer Rose, LLP, Boston, 2011-2013
- Associate, Lane Powell PC, Seattle, 2006-2011