Band 1
Provided by Diane Butler
Diane Butler helps clients successfully navigate the immigration process by providing concise guidance each step along the way. Diane’s practice is focused on employment-based immigration for small to large companies, including investors and startups to established multinational companies. She also handles I-9, H-1B, and H-2A compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and litigation. Diane partners with in-house legal counsel, human resources personnel, and recruiters in securing foreign talent and problem-solving to achieve business objectives. She enjoys sharing her insights into the complex, rapidly evolving world of immigration procedure, and troubleshooting cross-border cases.
Diversity Ambassador, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2018-present
Education Policy Advisory Committee, Greater Seattle Partners (formerly, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle), 2018-present
Chair, Immigration Committee, Association of Washington Business, 2016-present
Immigrant Voting Rights Task Force, City of Seattle, 2013-2015
Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County, Brookings Institute, Foreign Direct Investment Steering Committee and Export Development Steering Committee, 2014-present
Pro Bono Services, Medical Legal Partnership, 2014-present
Advisory Committee, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, 2005-present
Board of Directors, Gage Academy of Art, 2015-present
American Immigration Lawyers Association:
Director, Board of Governors, 2011-present
Business and Administration Litigation Taskforce. 2017-present
Distance Learning Committee, 2014-2015
Students and Scholars Committee, 2013-2014
Department of Homeland Security Transformation Committee, 2011-2014
Chair, Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Committee, 2005-2008
Executive Committee, Washington Chapter, 2002-2004
Provided by Chambers
Diane Butler retains her reputation as one of the leading immigration attorneys in the state. She is well versed in business immigration matters and assists her clients with compliance and border crossing issues.
Provided by Chambers
"She is an excellent attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled."
"She is an excellent attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled."
