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Obtained six-figure recovery on behalf of a trustee asserting accelerated withdrawal liability, interest, statutory damages, liquidated damages, and attorney’s fees and costs under Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended by the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980.
Designs and conducts training for managers, HR personnel, and all staff on a host of workplace-related topics, including harassment, employee discipline, and wage and hour compliance.
Represented public sector employers in unit clarification proceedings before the Oregon Employment Relations Board (ERB).
Representing individuals in corporate governance disputes involving Oregon LLCs and corporations.
Advise clients on compliance with business opportunity, franchise, and direct marketing as well as dealer, representative, and agency and distribution termination laws.
Condemnation action of property on Northgate Mall for light-rail station. (Sound Transit v. Simon Props.)
Drafted a master service agreement designed to be used when contracting with businesses nationwide to perform maintenance services on complex and technical energy equipment.
Conducted high-profile independent investigation into allegations of discrimination against leadership of nonprofit organization.
Advises managers and HR personnel on accommodation issues and light-duty requirements related to disabilities, workplace injuries, pregnancy, and religious practices, including strategies to avoid retaliation claims.