Emily Romanenko

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Seattle

P (206) 454-8321

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Emily takes a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to guiding cities, towns, and special purpose districts in all areas of the law. She specializes in land use law and planning, telecommunications, franchise negotiations, public law and procedure, code drafting, and public works matters.

Cities, towns, and special purpose districts face diverse and unique challenges. As an attorney in the firm’s municipal group, Emily proactively assists municipalities in all areas of the law including land use, public works projects and financing, telecommunications, and regulatory compliance. Emily strategically collaborates with staff, elected officials, consultants, and residents to create practical legal solutions for her clients. Whether advising clients regarding the effect of new regulations, negotiating a franchise agreement, or mediating a dispute, Emily leverages her experience to synthesize information and solve problems.

Emily received her B.S. in Political Science from University of Oregon and her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. During law school, Emily was a staff editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, and externed with both the City of Bellevue and the City of Seattle’s legal departments. Prior to joining Ogden Murphy Wallace, Emily worked at a local land use law firm advising clients on land use permitting procedures and requirements, and assisting clients with land use appeals. Emily is admitted to practice in Washington, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

In her free time, Emily enjoys hiking, backpacking, skiing with her husband and son, and their adventure dog, Kitsune.

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