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Carol J. Bernick

Of Counsel

T 503.778.5288 Portland
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04.29.21
2021 Oregon Employment Law: Navigating Changing Culture, Laws, and COVID
Carol Bernick has more than 30 years of experience representing employers in complex employment cases, including numerous wage and hour class actions. She has significant jury trial experience in state and federal courts. She has also served as the CEO of a $30 million company with primary responsibility for its management.

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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1989
  • B.A., History, Roanoke College, 1985, magna cum laude

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board Member, Professional Liability Fund
    • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
    • Fellow, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
    • Board of Directors, Multnomah Bar Association, 2010-2013
    • American Bar Association
    • Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS)
    • Oregon Minority Lawyers Association (OMLA)
    • Bar Counsel, Disciplinary Board of the Oregon State Bar, 2001-2006
    • Chair, Judicial Screening Committee, Multnomah Bar Association, 2004-2005
    • Pro bono representation of nonprofits such as Artists Repertory Theatre, Housing Development Council, Mercy Corps, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, and Stand for Children

Professional Recognition

    • Recipient, Peter Perlman Service Award, Litigation Counsel of America, 2013
    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Labor & Employment (Oregon) by Chambers USA, 2003-2014; Received "Band 1" ranking, 2012-2014
    • Co-author, "Labor and Employment Law: Private Sector," Oregon State Bar publication, 2011, awarded ACLEA’s Best Award of Outstanding Achievement, 2012
    • Named Best Lawyer of the Year – Labor & Employment (Portland, Ore.) for 2012
    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Labor and Employment Law by Best Lawyers, 2006-present; named in Commercial Litigation, 2010-2014
    • Selected to "Oregon Super Lawyers" as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Oregon, 2010; named as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Oregon, 2008-2014; and named as one of the Top 25 Women Lawyers in Oregon, Thomson Reuters 2006-2014
    • Joyce Ann Harpole Award for an Oregon attorney who exemplifies a commitment to justice while balancing career, family and community involvement, 2006
    • Exceptional Women in Business Award, Portland Business Journal, 2003
    • Margaret Sanger Award, 2002
    • Willard J. Wright Award for Outstanding Civic Performance, 1999

Background

    • CEO, Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund, 2014-2019
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