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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Washington

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Labor & Employment - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP has a first-class team lauded for its expert handling of matters such as employment discrimination, noncompete and trade secret disputes. Its lawyers frequently defend against large-scale class actions and provide in-depth advice to employers concerning employee benefits matters. The firm is further noted for its strong traditional labor practice, which includes advising employers hailing from a range of sectors on collective bargaining agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie continued to counsel Amazon on a range of labor and employment matters.

Strengths

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  • We are big fans of Perkins Coie. They are proactive, efficient and understand our business very well.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • We operate in a complex environment with union, state and federal considerations, and Perkins Coie has been absolutely incredible to work with. They are extremely responsive.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The group at Perkins Coie is highly responsive and takes the time to listen before offering counsel. The team understands and appreciates the nuances of our industry and, more importantly, our firm. They have a strong ability to assess each situation and communicate in a way that is always respectful and easy to understand.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Perkins Coie has deep substantive expertise, is practice and business-minded, and offers an extremely responsive service.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin J Hamilton
    Kevin J Hamilton

    Kevin J Hamilton

    Kevin Hamilton regularly handles complex employment disputes, including those involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation. His clients include both domestic and international corporations.

    • Kevin Hamilton is an excellent strategic adviser.

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  • James Sanders
    James Sanders

    James Sanders

    James Sanders has considerable experience handling significant class actions on behalf of employers. He has expertise in handling issues arising from whistle-blower and wage and hour disputes.

    • James Sanders is highly knowledgeable and highly efficient.

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  • Julie Lucht
    Julie Lucht

    Julie Lucht

    Julie Lucht is noted for her expertise in handling employment litigation. She has notable experience advising clients on matters concerning employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims.

    • Julie is helpful, kind, very sophisticated and poised.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Julie Lucht is an excellent advocate and strategic litigator who drives great outcomes.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • What sets Julie Lucht apart is her competency, thoroughness, timeliness, approachability and the simplicity with which she is able to simplify complex issues to move things forward.

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  • Emily Bushaw
    Emily Bushaw

    Emily Bushaw

    Emily Bushaw has an extensive track record of representing large, prominent clients in relation to employment litigation.

    • Emily has been wonderful to work with - her level of service is exceptional. She is sophisticated yet very personable and open to plain talk.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Emily excels in her ability and willingness to give clear answers and advice, which is extremely helpful.

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