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Laura Turczanski

Associate

T 206.757.8181 Seattle
Helping employers avoid problems is as much fun to me as helping employers fix problems.
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Laura Turczanski helps employers of all sizes by providing guidance on workplace situations (before they become legal claims) and by defending employers facing litigation. As a former HR professional, Laura knows that clients want practical advice and answers. She helps her clients understand the legal risks of a decision in a straightforward way so they can focus on supporting their business.

Laura’s litigation practice focuses on defending employers in single-plaintiff litigation and in connection with charges filed with federal and state civil rights agencies. Laura’s counseling practice involves advising employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employee handbooks, leave laws, terminations, reasonable accommodations, and employment agreements. Laura also regularly advises employers and speaks about pay equity laws.

Laura also provides guidance to employers on compliance with the City of Seattle Labor Standards Ordinances, including minimum wage, paid sick leave, and secure scheduling. In addition to her employment litigation and counseling practice, Laura also provides support for employers engaged in labor arbitration and disputes.

Practice Highlights

Pay equity

Providing legal guidance and oversight to employers (ranging in size from 30 employees to more than 4,000) in conducting privileged compensation analyses and complying with evolving pay-equity laws across the nation (and world). Presented on the topic of pay equity at various events in Seattle and elsewhere.

State and local ordinances

Participated in stakeholder meetings for Seattle’s Secure Scheduling ordinance. Providing ongoing guidance to numerous employers regarding compliance with state and local sick leave and family leave laws.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2014

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2013, summa cum laude
    • Executive Editor, Seattle University Law Review
    • Secretary/Treasurer, Labor and Employment Law Association
    • Presidential Law Scholarship
    • Mary Ellen Krug Award
    • Honorable Lloyd Shorett Scholarship
    • Dean’s List
    • CALI Awards: Property; Civil Procedure; Torts; Trusts and Estates; Business Entities; Legal Writing; Pretrial Advocacy
  • B.S., Business Administration, B.A., International Relations, University of Southern California, 2004, cum laude
    • Dean’s List
    • Presidential Scholar
    • Presidential Ambassador

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Young Professionals Board, Treehouse, 2017

Professional Recognition

    • Selected to a list of "Ones to Watch" in Labor and Employment Law - Management by Best Lawyers, 2021

Background

    • Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2013-2014
    • Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2013
    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2012
    • Administrative Assistant to Director of Human Resources and Organization Development, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Seattle, 2009-2013
    • Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Employee Relations; 2008-2009; Executive Recruiting Coordinator, 2007-2008 – JPMorgan Chase (formerly Washington Mutual), Seattle
    • Recruiting Coordinator, Bank of America, Seattle, 2006-2007
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