Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Served as lead counsel in a highly public dispute involving four separate cases that included civil and criminal claims in state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon. Successfully and discreetly negotiated a complex global settlement on terms favorable to client while managing a high volume of press and social media coverage.
Snider v. Barrett Business Services, Inc. Our client (the employer) won a unanimous jury verdict in a case brought by plaintiff, a disabled worker, for discrimination and retaliation in her employment. The judgment was affirmed by the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Team defense of manager of refit for superyacht/oceanographic research vessel. Claims exceeded $11 million for mismanagement and resulted in defense judgment in favor of manager, recovery of management fees due, and all costs, expenses, and attorney fees.
Represented Pacific Northwest nonprofit organization in affiliation with another local nonprofit. Representation included coordination of due diligence and review of complex real estate holdings. Led deal team in the negotiation, drafting, and closing of complex affiliation agreement that included complex corporate governance and nonprofit organizational considerations.
Represents company against multi-million dollar claims involving alleged product defect in railcar coating.
In partnership with the ACLU of Louisiana, currently representing client in a lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional arrest after a dispute regarding the first amendment right to peaceably assemble. (Ongoing)
Spicer v. Cascade Health Services, Inc. We won a unanimous jury verdict in favor of our hospital client, the employer, after nearly three weeks of trial in federal court. Plaintiff, a nurse manager, brought claims against the hospital for discrimination, retaliation, and breach of confidentiality, based on her post-traumatic stress disorder. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed.
Prosecution of claims for breach of warranty on purchase of deep water construction vessel before Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc., NY, NY.
Represented professional engineering firm in multimillion merger transaction. Representation involved negotiating and drafting merger transaction documents, regulatory assistance involving professional licensure, and coordinating due diligence efforts.