Nicholas R. Glancy

Nicholas R. Glancy is a Seattle attorney at Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC, whose practice spans nonprofit law, higher education, employment law, general business, and estate planning. He brings experience as both in-house and outside counsel, giving him a practical view of organizational legal needs. He also draws on work in for-profit and nonprofit settings when advising clients. His background includes risk management, university counsel responsibilities, corporate tax work, administration, and legal education across varied professional settings.

Nicholas earned his B.A. in History and Mathematics from Seattle Pacific University and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. He also earned an Executive LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. His education supports a practice that combines legal analysis with business, tax, and organizational considerations. He later taught high school mathematics and a college criminal law course, adding experience in education and communication with students professionally.

Nicholas joined private practice after serving nine years as Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and University Counsel at Seattle Pacific University. Before that role, he spent six years in private practice as a corporate tax attorney. He has advised organizations from both internal and external perspectives, helping him evaluate legal issues alongside operational concerns. His practice also reflects experience with employment, nonprofit governance, higher education, and general business matters.

Nicholas R. Glancy is admitted to the Washington State Bar and serves clients with experience shaped by legal, administrative, tax, and educational roles. He understands how legal decisions can affect institutions, leadership teams, employees, and long-term planning. His work includes advising nonprofit organizations, higher education clients, churches, businesses, employers, and individuals with estate planning needs. He applies a broad professional perspective to practical legal issues and complex organizational challenges effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• New York University School of Law
  LL.M. in Taxation
• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Seattle Pacific University
  B.A. in History and Mathematics

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