
My bio...
If Thierry Mugler, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and an extra-large basket of ultra-soft blankets had a strange love child obsessed with labor law compliance and endless snacks, you would have Samantha Ramirez-Swart.
Equal parts HR ringleader and policy whisperer, Samantha keeps the firm’s people-side running smoothly—from onboarding and workflows to payroll cadence, PTO sanity, and the ever-thrilling world of multi-state compliance. She’s the person you want in your corner when a process is messy, a deadline is loud, or a policy needs to be both bulletproof and human.
Her work style is best described as: mildly chaotic, direct with a dash of camp, and powered by coffee, memes, and a concerning number of “just in case” snacks. She’s passionate about building cultures that make work easier (and kinder), translating rules into real-life practices, and making sure the firm stays compliant without losing its soul.
Outside of work, Samantha’s interests live at the intersection of dramatic flair, relentless organization, and cozy-core comfort—she also decided to go to law school because she was afraid of getting bored.


Portland Office
McKean Smith LLC
1140 SW 11th Ave, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 567-7967
Fax: (503) 567 - 7443
Vancouver Office
McKean Smith LLC
655 W Columbia Way, Suite 504
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: (360) 502-7022
Fax: (503) 567-7443


