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Melissa B. Nist

Staff Lawyer
+1.907.276.1969
Fax +1.907.276.1365

Melissa Nist is an associate in the firm's Anchorage office.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Ms. Nist practiced as an associate in an Anchorage firm, where she focused on commercial litigation issues, from drafting motions, discovery and participating in all aspects of trial, to negotiating settlements and appearing at depositions, client interviews, and mediations.  She has represented clients in various actions involving breach of contract, construction, employment, and municipal law, and currently devotes roughly fifty percent of her time to advising clients on commercial real estate and mining transactions.

Professional/Civic Activities

Ms. Nist is a member of the Alaska Bar Association's Law Examiners Committee, which drafts and grades the essay portion of the Alaska Bar Exam. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Anchorage Bar Association, and the Natural Resources and Municipal Law sections of the Alaska Bar Association.