Ms Patricia Lee Refo

About Ms Patricia Lee Refo

Ms Patricia Lee Refo is a lawyer practicing appeals and critical motions, auditor and accountant defense, class action litigation and 8 other areas of law. Patricia received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Patricia practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Phoenix, AZ.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Other 8
    • Appeals and Critical Motions
    • Auditor and Accountant Defense
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Internal Investigations and Regulatory Compliance
    • Professional Liability Litigation
    • Professional Licensure
    • Investigations, Government Enforcement and White Collar Protection
    • Mergers and Acquisitions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Obtained defense verdict for Am Law 200 law firm on malpractice
    breach of fiduciary duty claims
    Obtained summary judgment for Am Law 100 law firm on malpractice
    related claims
    Defended major accounting firm in arbitration
    Represented numerous clients in securities
    consumer fraud class actions
    Obtained dismissal of breach of fiduciary duty claims against large foundation
    defended dismissal on appeal
    Obtained unanimous Arizona Supreme Court opinion interpreting voter referendum
    Conducted internal investigations for clients in numerous industries

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Arizona
    1983, Illinois
    1996, Supreme Court of Arizona
    1983, Supreme Court of Illinois
    United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    United States District Court, District of Arizona
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships and Activities

    •United States Judicial Conference
    •Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence (2000-2006)
    (appt'd by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist)
    •Arizona Supreme Court
    •Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence (2010-present)
    •Business Courts Advisory Committee (2014-2015)
    •American Bar Association
    •Rule of Law Initiative, Board Member (present)
    •President (2020-2021)
    •President-Elect (2019)
    •ABA Day in Washington
    •Chair (2016-2018)
    •House of Delegates
    •Chair (2014-2016)
    •Executive Committee (2014-2016)
    •Section of Litigation
    •Chair (2003-2004)
    •Executive Committee (1994-2010)
    •Standing Committee on Membership (2008-2012)
    •Chair (2008-2011)
    •American Jury Project
    •Chair (2004-2005)
    •Special Consultant and Member (2005-2014)
    •Commission on Civic Education and the Separation of Powers (2005-2007)
    •American Bar Endowment, Director (2009-2014)
    •ALI Litigation Advisory Panel (2008-present)
    •National Association of Women Lawyers
    •Committee for the Evaluation of Supreme Court Nominees, Co-Chair (2005-2014)
    •Commercial Lending Litigation News, LRP Publications
    •Board of Advisors (1989-present)
    •American Bar Foundation, fellow
    •Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, fellow
    •American Law Institute

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Michigan School of Law
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Michigan
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    high honors and high distinction
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Alexandria, Virginia, December 31, 1958

Ms Patricia Lee Refo

Partner at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
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One East Washington Street, Suite 2700Phoenix, AZ 85004U.S.A.

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