Robert M. Howie Principal Riddell Willliams, P.S., Seattle ROBERT M. HOWIE is a principal at Riddell Williams P.S. and a member of the Labor and Employment law practice group. Mr. Howie's practice includes both litigation and counselinginvolving discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, trade secrets and other labor and employment disputes. He represents companies in many industries, including hospitality andrestaurant, technology and non-profit organizations. Mr. Howie also conducts training sessions for clients, and speaks and writes on employment law topics. He serves as the chief editor of the firm's Labor & Employment email update and is listed in Washington Law & Politics as a SuperLawyer®. Prior to joining Riddell Williams in 1995, Mr. Howie served as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Robert R. Beezer, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.Mr. Howie received his B.A. from Williams College in 1990; and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, summa cum laude, in 1993. He is admitted to practice in Washington, in the U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.[April 2012]