Atty. J. Sue Morgan

Atty. J. Sue Morgan

Sue Morgan, a partner in the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, advises clients on executive and equity compensation, corporate finance and securities, and insider trading compliance. Her representative clients include Boeing, Clearwire, Costco, Crocs, InfoSpace Inc., Intermec Technologies Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Molex, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Weyerhaeuser.

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Profile Summary

About J. Sue Morgan at a glance

J. Sue Morgan is a employment, m&a, and securities attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sue Morgan, a partner in the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, advises clients on executive and equity compensation, corporate finance and securities, and insider trading compliance
  • Her representative clients include Boeing, Clearwire, Costco, Crocs, InfoSpace Inc., Intermec Technologies Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Molex, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Weyerhaeuser
  • Sue frequently speaks on issues including executive compensation, option exchanges, insider trading compliance and 10b5-1 plans, and SEC reporting and disclosure at national and regional conferences of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, and the ABA Business Law Section

Practice Areas Explained

J. Sue Morgan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Sue Morgan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Sue Morgan

Where is J. Sue Morgan's law office located?
J. Sue Morgan's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Sue Morgan handle?
J. Sue Morgan focuses on employment, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did J. Sue Morgan go to law school?
J. Sue Morgan earned their education at (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact J. Sue Morgan for a consultation?
You can contact J. Sue Morgan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Sue Morgan received?
J. Sue Morgan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Securities.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked by Chambers USA, as "America's Leading Labor & Employment Lawyers", 2012 - present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Seattle)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Seattle)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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