Meg A. Burnham

She/Her

Counsel

T 425.646.6113 Seattle
I strive to obtain the best results for my clients while always seeking to further their business goals.
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Meg's legal practice is a combination of both employment litigation and advice work. She works with a variety of clients across several industries including, but not limited to, healthcare, technology, banking, maritime, and transportation. Her experience working across numerous industries allows her to litigate and advise any type of client without hesitation—and it keeps her practice interesting and diverse.

Meg defends employers in single-plaintiff cases and wage and hour class actions. She has extensive experience litigating claims of discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters. Additionally, she frequently represents clients in front of state and federal agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and the Washington State Human Rights Commission ("WSHRC"), as well as in arbitration. She also regularly advises clients on employment issues and conducts investigations.

Meg is recognized by clients and her colleagues alike for being responsive, passionate, and reasonable. She recognizes that no two clients are the same, and across all of her cases and matters, Meg can be trusted to take the time to learn the needs and goals of her clients so that she can provide creative and thoughtful strategies that best serve those interests.

Practice Highlights

Confidential physician arbitration

Successfully defended against claims of race and gender discrimination brought by a physician whose contract was terminated for bad behavior. Overcame arguments of implicit bias advanced by an expert in the field and obtained complete defense award in response to eight-figure demand. (2022)

Summary judgment on overtime and wage withholding claims

Summary Judgment in favor of employer in case where IT Project Manager claimed overtime pay and willful withholding of wages. Court ruled that Administrative overtime exemption applied to worker, which defeated all claims. (2022)

Non-compliance infraction

Obtained a favorable summary judgment ruling for a painting company before the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings. The ruling vacated a non-compliance infraction and hefty penalty. (Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings 2019)

Wrongful termination

Obtained an early dismissal of a federal wrongful termination claim against freight carrier client and appeal was upheld. (E.D. Wash. 2018)