Admitted to Practice | Washington, 2001 | | U.S. District Court Western District of Washington | | U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington |
| Amy Pannoni handles employment law and litigation, advising clients, often in the hospitality, retail and technology industries, in federal and state employment law compliance. She also defends employers in discrimination cases, sexual harassment lawsuits, wage and hour issues, and wrongful discharge and breach of contract cases. She helps clients with employee handbooks, personnel policies, employment contracts and severance agreements. Amy counsels employers on the Family and Medical Leave Act, USERRA and other medical and family leave and disability laws in Washington state. Selected Experience King County (Wash.) Ongoing Representing King County (Seattle) in class action by over 400 public defenders, attorneys and staff, who work for independent, nonprofit agencies but claim they are entitled to be enrolled in the State’s Public Employee Retirement System. Local restaurant chain 2008 Defended a Seattle-area restaurant chain in a wage and hour class action lawsuit alleging failure to provide rest and meal breaks and pay overtime; case settled with individual plaintiff and negotiated resolution that avoided class certification. National retailer (Fortune 100) 2008 Defended national retailer employer in the largest wage and hour class action in Washington State history involving alleged underpayment of shift differential. Case removed to federal court. Class never certified. Case settled with individual claimants during court-ordered mediation. National hospitality company 2007 Conducted investigation into sexual harassment allegations from multiple parties and involving complicated issues relating to maintaining of privilege. U.S. and Canadian restaurant company 2006 Achieved successful resolution of a four plaintiff discrimination lawsuit alleging constructive discharge and harassment for a multi-state restaurant company. Denny's Restaurants Successful resolution of Washington wage and hour class action involving claims regarding exempt status of assistant managers. Interlott Technologies Successful resolution of class action under FLSA and Washington law involving on-call time for maintenance and repair technicians. Multiple private clients Advised multiple employers on complicated leave and accommodation situations involving current employees to assist clients in achieving business goals while maintaining good employee relations. Complete defense verdict for health care provider on former employee's wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation claims. (W.D. Wa. 2004). Conducted management training programs for clients in a variety of industries, including hospitality, nonprofit, retail and technology, on the topics of discrimination law, harassment, effective performance feedback, wage and hour, compliance with FMLA and leave laws and conducting terminations. Additional Qualifications Professional and Community Activities
- King County Bar Association
- Planning Committee, Pacific Coast Labor Law Conference
- HR Roundtable
- Former Board Member, President and Gala Chair – New Beginnings for Battered Women and Their Children
- Speaker at Lake Washington Human Resource Association meetings, WSBA Employment Law CLEs and Washington Defense Trial Lawyers CLE presentations
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Professional Recognition
- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," Washington Law & Politics, 2009
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Education J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2001
- Editorial Board Member, Virginia Journal of Law and Politics
- Order of the Coif
A.B., Politics, Princeton University, 1996, cum laude | |