Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Representation of electrical contractor on claim arising from Chief Joseph Dam project. (United States ex rel. Graybar Elec. v. Overstreet Elec. Co., 2006 WL 1455652)
Largely expanded a client’s patent portfolio that was a significant factor in a $400+ million acquisition.
Successfully defended college at the district court level regarding claims for disability discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and constitutional due process brought by a former instructor.
Provides skilled guidance and compliance advice related to employment separations ranging from Voluntary Separation Programs (VSPs), large scale group layoffs and other Reductions in Force (RIFs), and strategic reorganizations, to individual terminations and negotiations of separation agreements.
Counsel regarding pricing and other antitrust matters.
Lien foreclosure for improvements to shopping mall restaurant. (Lake Washington Construction v. SFC Foods West)
Serve as patent counsel to general counsel for companies having no in-house patent counsel.
Successfully defended university at the district court level and on appeal regarding claims for Title VI discrimination and Section 1983 due process violations brought by former undergraduate student.
Drafts, negotiates, enforces, and defends a variety of employment-related contracts, including executive agreements, noncompetition agreements, nonsolicitation agreements, and confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements.