PACIFICA LAW GROUP LLP
Carlos Chavez is a legal professional with extensive experience in education-related legal counsel and litigation, currently serving as a Partner at Pacifica Law Group LLP since January 2015, where services are provided to public school districts in Washington. Prior to this role, Carlos held the position of Partner at K&L Gates from January 2007 to December 2014, also offering legal advice to public school districts. Carlos began practicing public education law as an Attorney At Law at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP from October 2003 to December 2006. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (JD) from Stanford Law School, earned between 2000 and 2003, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations & German from the University of California, Davis, completed from 1995 to 2000.
PACIFICA LAW GROUP LLP
Pacifica Law Group was created in April 2011 by former partners of one of the largest international law firms in the country to create a law firm that is committed to the dynamics and values that drive Northwest companies and civic entities. Pacifica has grown significantly since its launch, and provides extensive experience in the areas of litigation, appeals, municipal finance, construction, public-private partnerships, real estate, education and school districts, complex transactions, public records, ethics, and other areas of general municipal law for public and private sector clients in the Pacific Northwest. MISSION We are a law firm committed to serving public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest with focused and sophisticated talent, intellect, creativity, and unwavering integrity. We offer a range of services to help our clients address their most pressing needs. VALUES We value each other and will treat every person with the same measure of respect and care that we would expect of them. We will be open, honest, and civil in all of our dealings. We recognize that we are all linked in a community and are committed to giving of our time and means to that community. We value our differences and recognize the importance of diversity in our firm, in the legal profession and in our community at large. We value balance in our work and lives. We are committed to building an enduring law firm with a stellar reputation. COMMUNITY AND PRO BONO The attorneys and staff of Pacifica Law Group have deeply held, long term professional and personal commitments to civic responsibility, community volunteerism, and industry participation. This tradition is reflected in prominent leadership positions and/or pro bono service to many organizations, associations, boards, and committees.