Lindsay stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault and abuse in schools and hospitals; and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual or hundreds of workers in a class action. Lindsay is a frequent speaker at legal seminars on topics ranging from ethics to litigation strategy. Since 2013 she has been recognized by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” and, since 2017, as one of the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the State. Lindsay’s adversaries respect her tenacity and civility; her clients value her compassion and sound judgment.
Lindsay is a third-generation Washingtonian, raised by two public school teachers here in the Seattle area. She earned her B.A. from Bowdoin College and graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining SGB, Lindsay served as a law clerk to the Honorable James L. Robart in United States District Court.
- Tens of millions in back wages for low-wage workers throughout the State of Washington
- $2 million settlement for survivor of child sexual abuse
- $5.6 million settlement for construction worker who sustained a fall from a high-rise
- $3 million in combined judgment and settlement in Chism v. Tri-State for company’s willful withholding of wages owed to in-house lawyer
- $2 million settlement for family of a recycling plant worker who was killed by an unsafe machine
- $1 million settlement for young adult with disabilities who was sexually assaulted on school bus
- $1 million settlement for motorcycle driver injured in a collision with a semi-truck
- $430,000 arbitration award for client who was fired on account of her pregnancy
- $750,000 settlement for teacher who suffered discrimination on account of her disability
- $650,000 settlement for fast-food worker who was sexually assaulted at work
- $300,000 settlement for employee who was “mommy tracked” on her return from maternity leave
Education
- Bowdoin College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1998
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2005, Order of the Coif
Admissions
- Washington State
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Selected to Washington Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers® (2013-2023)
- Current Eagle Member, Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)
- Current WSAJ Amicus Committee Member
- Current Vice Chair, Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA) Board of Directors
- Former WELA Amicus Committee Member
- Emeritus Member, William L. Dwyer Inn of Court
- Planning Committee, Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference
- Volunteer, Give. Share. Eat.
- Former Volunteer, Youth Tutoring Program – Yesler Terrace
- Former Board of Directors, Seattle Audubon Society
Publications
- Bloomberg Law, Interview, Businesses Face Expanding Harassment Risks, Liabilities (March 22, 2019)
- Author, The Hon. James L. Robart – In Service of the Western District, the Northwest, & Beyond, The Federal Bar Association Journal (Summer 2018)
- KUOW, Interview, Seattle Workers, What Are Your Rights? (June 17, 2018)
- Author, Chism v. Tri-State Redux – In-House Counsel and the RPCs, King Co. Bar Bulletin (May 4, 2017)
- King 5, Interview, Facebook Privacy (March 23, 2012)
- KOMO 4, Interview, Tacoma Hospital group to refuse jobs to smokers (February 10, 2011)
- Author, Putting Flesh on the Bones of United States v. Winans: Private Party Liability Under Treaties That Reserve Actual Fish for the Tribal Taking, 79 Wash. L. Rev. 1181 (2004)
Lindsay was wonderful, understanding and very attentive. I would recommend her to anyone!
Katie
I hired Mrs. Halm to assist me with an employment discrimination situation while I was battling breast cancer. Mrs. Halm was the epitome of professional, compassionate, honest, encouraging and when it came down to it, she fought for me until my former employer was begging for a settlement. Lindsay kept in constant communication with me, keeping the facts true and straight was very important to her, and her professional advice never failed. Every decision made was my own, but with Lindsay and Marty's advice and encouragement, I always felt confident in them. They were so caring that they sent me flowers and words of strength as I went through cancer treatments. Lindsay was a beacon of light during one of the most darkest times in my life. In the end, I received a compensation settlement far beyond what I had hoped for-all because Lindsay never stopped believing in and fighting for me. I could never thank them enough.
Norma
Lindsay Halm is as good as they come and I consider myself lucky to have found her to represent me. Before her, I had spoken with eight different attorneys and none of them felt right. The minute we shook hands and sat down for a consultation, I knew she was the one. She is humble, collected, whip smart, personable and a force to be reckoned with. She is strategic, intentional and has an impeccable attention to detail. I have never had to seek legal counsel prior to working with her and at the close of my case I feel like I had learned so much about discrimination laws and the legal system by the sheer fact that she was able to translate legalese into layman's terms. Every step as my case progressed, she took a great deal of time to explain what was happening, why and what I could expect next. She presented me with options along with her professional opinion which I grew to value and depend on. My case had many layers and players and she dove in to learn and understand every single possible detail there was to know. When Lindsay believes in your case she will fight hard until the end and even then, she is prepared to go that extra mile. She was encouraging and considerate when I felt like I was going to melt into an emotional mess. She was my personal cheerleader fighting for justice and a better future for me, my family and all the other people who were in my situation. She knows what great looks like and is an admirable steward of the legal system. In short, Lindsay is a boss.
Nina