Lucinda S. Whaley

Cindy Whaley's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including product liability, antitrust, franchise, unfair trade practices, as well as employment law.  She provides compliance advice to both businesses and non-profit organizations in these areas.

Cindy joined Winston & Cashatt in 1977 and became a principal in 1982.  Prior to law school, she worked in Washington, D.C., on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative William S. Mailliard.  She moved to Spokane and was employed on the EXPO ’74 environmental symposium staff.  Since becoming an attorney, Cindy has been active in various state, local and federal bar activities and has been a frequent lecturer on antitrust, civil procedure, and employment issues. She has taught Antitrust Law at Gonzaga Law School.

Cindy has been accorded the highest lawyer rating of “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell.

Professional and Civic Activities

Member, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 2009-2021; Chair: 2014, 2019

Lawyer Delegate, 9th Circuit Judicial Conference, 1994-1996

President, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Washington, 1996

Member, Washington State Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1994-1997, 2000-2003

Executive Committee, Antitrust Section, Washington State Bar Association 1983-1986, 1993-1995

Washington State Bar Association, Special District Counsel, 1994-1996

Member, Lawyer Representative Coordinating Committee, 9th Circuit Judicial Conference, 1995

Washington Women Lawyers, Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1998-2004

Washington State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, 1999-2000

Adjunct Professor, Antitrust Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, 1993

Leadership Spokane, 1985

Trustee, Spokane County Bar Association 1982-1986

Previous Member, Client Security Fund

Professional Memberships

Washington Women Lawyers

Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Washington

Reported Decisions

Hasbrouck v. Texaco, Inc., 496 U.S. 543 (1990)