Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
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Provided by Barran Liebman LLP
For more than 20 years, Barran Liebman has concentrated its work in five practice areas including employment advice, employment litigation, higher education compliance and litigation, labor relations, and employee benefits. They are proficient in the legal complexities of their practice, and clients benefit from the firm’s efficiency and effectiveness both in the advice they give, and in the litigation, negotiation, and mediation arenas.
Barran Liebman's attorneys are licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia, including State and Federal District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Courts.
The firm provides practical and effective workplace solutions by supporting employers in the following capacities:
- Advising employers and their human resource professionals on employment law matters such as legal compliance, “best practices” for handling discipline and compensation matters, and avoiding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims;
- Counseling management in labor relations;
- Providing legal advice, representation, and compliance resources to colleges and universities for their specialized higher education needs, including employment, Title VI and IX;
- Guiding employee benefits specialists through retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation regulation changes; and
- Representing business interests in employment-related litigation.
Chambers Review
Barran Liebman is a standout boutique undertaking a broad range of labor and employment issues, including deep expertise in sophisticated litigation, labor relations, collective bargaining and unfair labor practices. The team is additionally accomplished handling issues relating to workplace harassment, pay equity, BOLI work, and employee benefits. The firm acts for a broad range of clients, including private sector employers, public sector bodies and higher education organizations. The department features a number of the state's best-known labor and employment attorneys.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have a broad and in-depth understanding of critical issues and they are very responsive."
"Barran Liebman has been successful in negotiating resolution on a variety of complex issues for us as well as providing guidance in navigating the challenges."
"The team have a broad and in-depth understanding of critical issues and they are very responsive."
"Barran Liebman has been successful in negotiating resolution on a variety of complex issues for us as well as providing guidance in navigating the challenges."
Notable Practitioners
Edwin Harnden is co-managing partner and garners respect for his long-standing experience in employment litigation and dispute resolution, especially in discrimination matters.
Paula Barran is a market-leading authority in Oregon's labor and employment space. She has expertise in challenging state rulings, terminations, and other employment litigation.
"Paula is extraordinary regardless of the issue, and she is outstandingly responsive."
Amy Angel frequently handles workplace investigations and litigation involving race-based discrimination and harassment. She also has experience in terminations.
"Amy is an exceptional lawyer and always provides sound legal advice."
Andrew Schpak is co-managing partner of the firm with an extensive practice in race and religious discrimination lawsuits. He is also engaged by clients for BOLI cases.
"Andrew is very knowledgeable and a great partner."
Shayda Le is an increasingly recognized employment specialist who handles wrongful termination lawsuits and workplace investigations, as well as non-disclosure violations.
"Shayda is a tremendous lawyer."
Chris Morgan is noted for his expertise in employment law, particularly in matters relating to disability discrimination claims.
"Chris offers terrific client support."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barran Liebman LLP
Oregon
Members
Provided by Barran Liebman LLP
Andrew Schpak
Iris Tilley
Kyle Abraham
Sean Ray