Pamela Cowan
Partner
pcowan@cmlseattle.com
(206) 923-8626
Pamela Cowan, the founding Partner, originally established the firm in 1985. Since that time, Pam has practiced exclusively immigration law, specializing in the needs of businesses and professionals. She is a frequent speaker on immigration law, including presentations at AILA National Conferences, Washington State Bar Conventions, and to human resources and technology sector groups. Pam was the focus of a feature article by Embodied Living covering women lawyers thriving in their own firms.
Education
Stanford University, BA, Literature, 1972
University of Washington, JD with honors, 1977
Awards & Recognition
Top Tier Ranking - U.S. News and World Report: Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer - Washington Law & Politics
Best Lawyers in America® - Woodward/White
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers®
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers®
Top Tier Ranking - Chambers USA
Seattle Business "Top Lawyer in the Puget Sound Region"
Best Lawyers In The Pacific Northwest - Seattle Magazine
Professional and Community Involvement
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member
Past National Liaison Chair with INS (USCIS), US Department of State, US Department of Labor
Past Chapter President
Past Director on the national Board of Governors
King County Bar Association
Member
Volunteer Attorney with the KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Why Do I Practice US Immigration Law?
Both before and after law school, I lived and traveled extensively in foreign countries. I loved the foreign contact and being part of a “world community.” When I “discovered” the practice of immigration law many years ago, I felt I finally had succeeded in finding the right livelihood. In my over thirty-five years of practice, all of my clients have been a credit to this country – they are responsible citizens, make great inventions, grow American jobs, and participate actively in their communities and in our economy. It is this continued mix of cultures and professional backgrounds that makes our country vibrant and dynamic. In all my immigration work on behalf of both US businesses and US individuals, I believe firmly that I have been on the “right side” and that is a luxury that few lawyers have!