Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented chief medical officer of pharmaceutical company in complicated multistate arbitration in breach of contract case involving failure to vest restricted stock awards and stock options, resulting in a large monetary award to client.
Represented executives in severance dispute resulting from division of closely held family business, resulting in six-figure judgments for each client at trial, and affirmance of judgment by appellate court.
Defended numerous public and private employers against discrimination and retaliation charges filed with the EEOC, WHRC and local municipal civil rights commissions, and against wage and hour claims filed with the United States Department of Labor and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Represents employers before state and federal agencies on workplace-related investigations and administrative matters, including before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), and the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).
Defended employers in state and federal court in Oregon and Washington in cases alleging wrongful discharge, whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, and harassment claims.
Defended numerous employers in Oregon and Washington against wage and hour claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law.
Provides advice and counsel to private and public sector employers in Oregon and Washington on issues related to policy implementation, discipline and discharge, employee leaves, payment of wages and overtime, and performance management to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
Obtained summary judgment for an institution of higher education on a former employee's claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
Obtained summary judgment for a large retailer on a former employee's claims of discrimination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation.