Brent Hamilton begins with a client-oriented approach, and he strives to provide timely and tailored legal advice that clients can use to minimize risk and to avoid liability. When the time comes to fight, Brent utilizes his quick wit, his sharp tongue, and his keen eye for strategy to deliver the best results for his clients.
Brent's practice focuses on helping employers stay out of trouble with the government, including defending against federal and state government audits, analyzing federal and state contractor compliance questions, and navigating new regulations, such as the federal contractor vaccine mandate. He leverages his substantive experience representing clients in complex civil litigation and employment advice and counsel to ensure his clients receive fair treatment from the government.
Brent's practice also focuses on Oregon employment laws and litigation. Brent regularly defends employers against claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in state and federal court. Brent is connected to the Oregon HR community and is committed to advancing HR and helping employers foster greater diversity, inclusivity, equity, and respect within their workplaces.
Practice Highlights
Federal contractor compliance
Audit and investigation defense
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Admitted to Practice
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Oregon, 2013
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Washington, 2017
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District of Oregon, 2013
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U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2021
Education
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J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2013
- Articles Editor/Staff Editor, Oregon Law Review
- Outstanding Student in Law and Entrepreneurship Award
- ACE Tutor (Contracts; Constitutional Law)
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M.B.A., Concentration in Finance, Gonzaga University, 2010
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B.A., History and Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2009
- Debate Team (Octafinalist and 18th speaker at 2009 C.E.D.A. National Championship)
Languages
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French
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Pro Bono Committee, 2016-2018
- General Counsel, Portland HR Management Association, 2019-2022
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to a list of "Ones to Watch" in Litigation - Labor and Employment (Portland), Best Lawyers, 2022-present
- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2019-2022
Background
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- Associate, Stewart Sokol & Larkin LLC, Portland, Ore., 2013-2017
- Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division, Salem, Ore., 2012-2013