Leah Lively

Partner

T 503.778.5464 Portland
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Leah Lively represents employers in claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. She counsels a wide range of employers, from Fortune 100 companies to nonprofit organizations and locally-owned businesses. Leah has tried more than 40 jury trials in multiple states and jurisdictions during her career.

In addition to her focus on defending single-plaintiff employment claims, Leah has significant experience defending wage and hour claims, including class actions. She has served as lead defense counsel in a putative wage/hour misclassification class action in Oregon and co-managed the defense of a 40,000 putative class-member case for a national restaurant chain in California.

*Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

  • Alaska, 2015
  • California, 1999
  • Idaho, 2012
  • Oregon, 1996
  • Washington, 2013

Education

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, 1996
    • National Champion Team, Environmental Moot Court
    • Cornelius Honor Society
  • B.S., Agriculture Business, California Polytechnic State University, 1993, with honors

     

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Director, Multnomah Bar Foundation (MBF), beginning January 1, 2022
    • American Employment Law Counsel, 2010-present
    • Board of Director, Oregon Hunter Jumper Association

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Labor & Employment (Oregon), 2008-2021
    • Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Employment Law, 2011-present
    • Selected to "Oregon Super Lawyers" in Employment Litigation, Thomson Reuters, 2011-2021
    • AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation - Labor and Employment (Oregon) by Best Lawyers, 2015
Ranked in Chambers USA 2021

Background

    • Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins, Portland, Ore., 2010-2017
    • Shareholder, Lane Powell, Portland, Ore. 2008-2010
    • Associate, Paul Hastings, San Diego, Ca., 2008-2010
    • Associate, Lane Powell, Portland, Ore, 2001-2006
    • Deputy District Attorney, Multnomah County, Ore, 1996-2000
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