Nathan Bishop
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Nathan Bishop

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bishop.nathan@dorsey.com

Overview

NATE DELIVERS SOLUTIONS FOR LITIGATION AND BUSINESS NEEDS.

From small business owners to local governments and international corporations, Nate provides his clients with comprehensive litigation management. Nate's practice focuses on Insurance, Employment, Municipal Law, and the unique challenges facing Alaskans. Nate supports his clients from start to finish, from resolving disputes prior to filing lawsuits, to successfully navigating appeals. With a background in mathematics, Nate brings keen attention to detail and financial sophistication to his analysis. Nate works closely with all of his clients to efficiently and effectively implement strategies that align with the client's goals and business growth.

Education & Admissions

Harvard Law School (J.D., 2017)

St. Olaf College (B.A., 2012), magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

  • Washington
  • Alaska
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • US. District Court for the District of Alaska

Clerkships

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Honorable James S. Gwin, 2019-2020
  • Alaska Supreme Court, Honorable Joel H. Bolger, 2018-2019

Experience

  • Successfully negotiated settlement for contractor who had not been paid for work performed on construction project
  • Reached settlement for employee asserting wage and labor law violations
  • Defended local government’s right to protect public property in case now before the Washington Supreme Court

News & Resources

Select Presentations

  • Co-presenter, Interesting Alaska Municipal Law Decisions, Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association Annual Conference (December, 2022)

Professional & Civic

Community Involvement

  • Habitat For Humanity Anchorage, Board Member (2023-Present)
Nathan Bishop