Davis Wright Tremaine Searches for New Leader After Abrupt Exit

Davis Wright Tremaine is forming an internal search committee to look for its next leader after its managing partner stepped down from the position in a surprise move.

Scott MacCormack, who has led the Seattle-founded firm since 2021, relinquished his post March 11. Davis Wright Tremaine did not give an explanation for the move, beyond an initial statement announcing the change on March 13. MacCormack, whom the firm said will stay on as a partner, did not respond to a request for comment.

The firm plans to finalize a committee in the coming weeks to lead the search for a ...