Distinguished Alumna 2025: Portia Moore '73

There are many reasons why Portia Moore ’73 has been voted as the 2025 Distinguished Alumna by the Forest Ridge Alumni Council and Head of School, Mary Rose Guerin. One reason is her remarkable career as a successful trial attorney, culminating in her current role as an equity partner at the prestigious Davis Wright Tremaine Law Office in Seattle. Another is Portia’s determination to forge a meaningful career during a time of extreme racial and gender inequalities, resulting in her being named one of “The 10 Most Successful Black Businesswomen Making a Difference in 2023.” Still another is her resilience. Her determination to excel in the face of daunting obstacles while raising a family of three boys is exceptional.

Portia built her reputation as a formidable trial lawyer by arguing complex litigation cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination and product liability. She has served as a role model for other young women attorneys, encouraging and championing them to achieve their own success.

Portia comes from a large family of sisters who also attended Forest Ridge; Paula Moore ’68, Pamela Moore ’69, Ayanna (Patricia) Moore Brigham ’71 (dec), Enid Moore Tyler ’78 and niece, Gena Brigham ’06.

To learn more about Portia’s impressive background, please visit these websites:

• Portia Moore: Leaving a Valuable Legacy for the Aspirants of the Legal Industry | CIO VIEWS
• Portia R. Moore | Our Team | Davis Wright Tremaine

Forest Ridge was thrilled to honor Portia at this past year’s Induction Ceremony of the Class of 2025 into the Forest Ridge Alumni Association.