Pamela Cowan
Partner
pcowan@cmlseattle.com
206-340-1033 ext. 204
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Pamela Cowan is the founding Partner. In 1985, after clerking for a federal judge, serving as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Indonesia, and working for a major Seattle law firm, Pam founded the Law Office of Pamela S. Cowan, which has grown to become Cowan Miller & Lederman PS. For over twenty years she has practiced 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, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and to interested members of human resources and technology sector groups. Pam was recently 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
- 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
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 twenty 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!