Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Defended a global corporation employer in an action brought by an individual involved in a car accident with an employee during work. The case was resolved on favorable terms through informal negotiations with plaintiff’s counsel.
Successfully defended a private university on appeal regarding claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment brought by a former graduate student. Gallagher v. Capella Educ. Co., No. 21-35188, 2021 WL 6067015, at *1 (9th Cir. Dec. 20, 2021).
Represented major health-care system in western Washington State in internal consolidation of subsidiary and affiliate entities. Transaction included guidance relating to, and successful navigation of, regulatory compliance issues and considerations resulting from consolidation.
Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Oregon States District Court, District of Oregon, for her contribution to its pro bono program in 2018.
Represented receiver for defunct mortgage lender in recovery of defaulted loans dating back to 2005.
Successfully represented trade association in declaratory judgment action to prevent the disclosure of confidential trade-secret information under the Oregon Public Records Law.
Defended a global corporation in various premises liability actions, as part of a team of attorneys, obtaining voluntary dismissals of the cases prior to the discovery stage.
Successful defense of university on appeal—including handling the oral argument—regarding claims for failure to accommodate and disability discrimination under federal law and breach of contract and estoppel under state law brought by former graduate student.
Special Assistant Attorney General providing trademark and copyright support to four Washington state institutions of higher learning.