20 years of Socius
Blast from the past
(2004 major events)
Viva Socius!
The P N Dub
Soci- US
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To celebrate 20 years as firm, Socius will be hosting a 20th Anniversary Party on this date. 

What September 18th, 2024. 

100

In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, this candidate was re-elected, defeating John Kerry to serve a second term in office.

Who is George W. Bush

100

He is KIND, WELL-TRAVELED, BRILLIANT, and almost never in the office...

Who is Robbie Baker

100

Named after Washington's most abundant fruit, this rivalry football game between two of Washington state's largest universities, is an annual tradition for Huskies and Cougars alike. 

What is The Apple Cup

100

Tom Peterson wears many hats. Some know him as friend, co-worker, ski buddy, attorney, and more recently as ...

What is GRANDPA

200

In 2021, our firm transitioned from this legal practice management software to Clio, a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and modernizing our operations.

What is ProLaw

200

The city of this historical capital hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics, marking the return of the Games to its birthplace after more than a century.

What is Athens

200

Although both a Cougar and a Husky, this EC member never misses a chance to root for the dawgs. 

Who is Adam Asher?

200

For breathtaking views of wave-eroded cliffs, head to this spot - the northernmost point in the contiguous United States. 

What is the Cape Flattery


200

In addition to being at the office on almost any given week day, this team member can also be found on a mountain side or trail on almost any given weekend. 

Who is John Roberts 

300

Our founding members migrated from this Seattle-based law firm, bringing with them their extensive experience and expertise.

What is Betts, Patterson & Mines

300

In January 2004, NASA's Spirit rover successfully landed on this celestial body, marking a significant achievement in planetary exploration.

What is Mars

300

While having lived in Washington since he was six, this Blake Hilty was born in this city - the ninth largest in the country. 

What is Dallas, TX 

300

This large, dark dwelling monster, can be found preserved as a public sculpture under a bridge in Fremont, Seattle.  

What is the Troll (aka Fremont Troll)


300

Before attending Seattle University for law school, Courtney Olson first attended this university to study political science. 

What is Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. 

400

Our firm's previous large conference room at Two Union was famously known by this name.

What is the War Room

400

The Boston Red Sox ended a long championship drought in 2004, winning the World Series and breaking this infamous curse associated with the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

What is the Curse of the Bambino?

400

They're a Rockstar at the office and Rockstar in real life, playing in a band called MuffinBox since 2018. 

Who is Anne Sybrandt

400

Known as some of the best in the world, these are the THREE National Parks located here in Washington state. 

What are Mount Rainer, Olympic, and North Cascades

400
Far from the in's and out's of business and corporate law, this members first job was making balloon bouquets at a party store called Confetti Junction. 

Who is Nathan Luce?

500

In this year, the firm known as Lawler Burroughs & Baker, P.C. joined Socius Law Group.

What is 2009

500

So very 2004 of them, Motorola released this iconic flip-phone at a whopping $499. 


What is the Razr

500

It has been 20 years since they helped form Socius but before that, this attorney spent 10 years in the US Army and US Army reserves.

Who is Lori Lopez Guzzo

500

A namesake of magical Mount Rainer, some Rainer beer cans have a silver top indicating they were brewed in California, and some a gold top to indicate this other mountainous brewing location.

What is Colorado. 

500

While known for other skills here in the office, it is not well known that this team member has a masters degree in advanced social statistics. 

Who is Julia Lucero-Orebaugh 

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