Representative Experience
Advising employers in a broad range of industries concerning federal, state and local employment laws, including EEO, wage/hour, FMLA and wrongful discharge
Prepares executive employment, severance, release and confidentiality/non-competition agreements, especially in technology, professional services and retail industries
Represents employers before EEO, wage and hour, and labor relations agencies
Chief negotiator for management in union negotiations, with considerable experience in healthcare, retail and public sectors
Related Experience
Develops and reviews personnel policies and employee handbooks
Trains managers and human resource professionals on respectful workplace/harassment prevention, leave laws, performance evaluations, and
hiring/ termination practices
Publications and Presentations
Contributing author to the firm's Washington Employment Law Desk Book, Cracking the New E-Conomy and FMLA Tool Kit
Numerous presentations to industry and professional organizations, including the American Electronics Association, the Society for Human Resource Management, the American, Washington and Oregon Healthcare Human Resource Associations, the Washington Bankers Association and the Association of Washington Business
Memberships and Activities
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Society for Human Resource Management
Washington State Bar Association
Washington Software Association
Washington State and American Healthcare Human Resource Associations
American Electronics Association
Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Labor and Employment Law by Woodward/White, 2001-2002; 2003-2004; 2005-06; 2006; 2007; 2008
Education
J.D., University of Wisconsin School of Law, 1979
B.S. in Environmental Studies, with honors, University of Wisconsin, 1976
