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Gillian Murphy

Partner

Co-chair, Practice Group DEI Committee (Employment Services)

T 206.757.8109 Seattle
I respect the fact that my clients have businesses to run and need pragmatic advice to meet their goals.
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Gillian Murphy helps employers of all sizes successfully navigate every aspect of the employment relationship. From recruiting to termination and everything in-between, Gillian teams with HR and management to find pragmatic solutions that limit legal risk and meet business objectives.

Gillian spends the majority of her time advising clients on a variety of legal issues such as leave and disability law compliance, policy development, executive compensation, and discrimination investigations. She also regularly conducts management and front-line employee training programs on a range of employment topics and is known for her engaging presentation style. While Gillian serves employers across all industries, she has particular expertise in the restaurant and hotel space, as well as the nonprofit sector.


Practice Highlights

Workplace investigations

Conducted numerous workplace investigations involving complicated allegations of harassment and discrimination, including instances involving the highest levels of management, as well as working with outside investigation firms to ensure company’s interests are well-represented.

Training

Developed companywide management and harassment training strategy for multistate company that included in-person sessions and comprehensive training materials.

Reductions-in-force

Assisted multiple fortune 500 companies with reductions-in-force strategies. Provided counsel throughout mass layoff from selection through post-layoff litigation.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2005

Education

  • J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2005, summa cum laude
    • Thomas More Scholar
  • B.A., Human Services, Western Washington University, 2002

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Washington Women Lawyers State Board, 2019-present
    • Board of Directors, Project Beauty Share, 2018-present
    • Pro-bono representation for Washington’s Court Appointed Special Advocate Program assisting foster children
    • Pro-bono representation of individuals seeking asylum through immigrant rights organization
    • Board Member, Seattle Works, 2010-2014
    • Board Member, Seattle Repertory Theater, CREW, 2007-2010

Professional Recognition

    • Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2013-2015
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