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Christie S. Totten

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Portland Hiring Committee Chair

T 503.778.5298 Portland
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Christie Totten is a litigator who defends employers against claims of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour violations, including whistleblower claims against executive-level defendants. Christie has helped employers of all sizes obtain dismissals of agency charges and lawsuits. Her broad experience includes briefing and arguing cases in state and federal court, and managing cases from initial demand through summary judgment, resolution or jury trial.

In her counseling practice, Christie advises clients on a wide range of matters including terminations, disability accommodations, employment and severance agreements, and workplace policies, and regularly helps companies comply with the Oregon pay equity, sick leave, and manufacturing overtime laws. She also conducts, oversees, and advises employers on workplace investigations.

Christie's clients span many industries, with particular focus in the healthcare, technology, and agriculture/wine industries.

Oregon Winegrowers Association

Employment counsel for all advocacy and legislative matters.

Wedemeyer v. Nike IHM, Inc.

Won complete defense verdict. Secured directed verdict from the court in jury trial on former production manager’s retaliation claim. Obtained summary judgment on hostile work environment and disability claims prior to trial. (Washington Cty. (Or.) Ct.)

Shultz v. Horizon Air Industries Inc.

Won complete dismissal of case, prior to discovery. Former flight attendant and union member brought retaliation and wrongful discharge claims against airline. (Lane Cty. (Or.) Ct.)

Gardner v. McCormick & Schmick

Obtained dismissal of statutory claims carrying attorney fees in case alleging whistleblower retaliation, wrongful discharge, and intentional interference tort against corporation and former CEO and CFO. Defended remaining tort claims. (Multnomah Cty. (Or.) Ct.)

O'Neil v. Martin et al.

Won appellate court reversal and remand of case involving First Amendment rights, arguing personal jurisdiction and pleading issues. (Or. Ct. App.)
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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 2008, summa cum laude
    • First in Class (tied)
    • Notes and Comments Editor, Lewis & Clark Law Review
    • Cornelius Honor Society
    • Full Tuition Merit Scholarship
  • B.A., University of Rochester, 2000, cum laude
    • Dean's List (all semesters)
    • British Parliamentary Extern, Member of Parliament Barry Gardiner, House of Commons  

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Multnomah County Bar Association
    • Portland Human Resources Management Association (PHRMA)

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024-present
    • Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2013-2018
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