Representative Experience
Defends employers in wage and hour, wrongful discharge and race, gender and disability discrimination litigation, both in response to agency charges and in federal and state courts, litigates trade secret and non-compete cases

Counsels employers in proactive employment practices, including best practices for hiring, handling terminations, and effective use of progressive discipline, and wage and hour and leave compliance

Conducts training programs for managers and employees regarding discriminatory harassment and other topics

Reviews and drafts employment related policies for employers

Representative Cases
Defended major footwear manufacturer against race discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of contract and defamation claims. All claims dismissed at summary judgment and affirmed by 9th Circuit.

Defended major credit finance company against race discrimination and emotional distress claims. All claims dismissed at summary judgment.

Defended major cleaning services company against multi-plaintiff wage and hour claims. Defeated summary judgment and resolved matter on favorable terms for employer.

Defended intellectual property firm against multi-million dollar breach of contract and theft of trade secrets claims. Resolved matter on favorable terms at mediation.

Prior Experience
Management with the Gap, Inc., responsibilities included hiring, terminations, managing problem employees, and ensuring compliance with wage and hour law and leave policies

Memberships and Activities
Washington State Bar Association

Oregon State Bar Association

Multnomah Bar Association; Member YLS Pro Bono Committee 2000-2003; Chair YLS Pro Bono Committee 2002

U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

American Bar Association

Education
J.D., University of Oregon School of Law

Assistant Director, Moot Court Board

B.A. in History, University of California at Los Angeles