AKW LAW, P.C. is a Seattle-based employment law firm voted The Seattle Times 2025 Best in the PNW Gold Winner, recognized for its client-first approach and relentless advocacy in employment-related disputes. Founded in 2015 by Managing Partner Ada Smoke (formerly Ada K. Wong), the firm specializes in representing employees in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and whistleblower protections, with a proven record of success against some of the world’s largest employers.
The firm operates with a core philosophy centered on compassion, integrity, and dedication, providing personalized legal support through every stage of litigation—from early settlement and mediation to arbitration, trial, and appeals. With over 60 years of combined legal experience, a team of nine dedicated attorneys and staff, and more than $25 million recovered in settlements and verdicts, AKW Law caters to individuals facing workplace injustices, ensuring they receive attentive, strategic representation tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Services Offered
- Employment Law (discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower claims)
- Severance Reviews & Negotiations
- Wills & Trusts (estate planning)
- Business Disputes & Litigation
- Start-ups & LLC Formation (entity formation, registered agent services, annual report filing)
- Personal Injury (insurance claim disputes, broad injury claims)
- Civil Rights (claims against government, municipalities, and police)
AKW Law, P.C. primarily serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and is equipped to handle cases involving protected classes such as disability, gender, sex, race, age, and pregnancy. The firm’s managing partner, Ada Smoke, has been recognized as Dean of the Keenan Trial Institute and profiled by the King County Bar Association, underscoring the firm’s reputation for legal excellence and community leadership.
