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Labor & Employment

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 The Portland office is one of the largest and most experienced labor and employment law practice groups in the Pacific Northwest, with a combined total of more than 150 years of practice experience among the shareholders in the office. The Portland office has extensive and specific expertise in traditional labor law, employee benefits and executive compensation, workplace safety, wage and hour law, class action defense, equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws.

An additional unique quality of the Portland office is reflected in the diversity of clients it has attracted. Portland clients range from manufacturers, to governmental entities, high-tech employers, retail and health care professions.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Oregon

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart hosts a well-regarded team advising on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues, with a particularly strong labor practice. The firm has significant experience with union arbitration, unionization votes, and collective bargaining. Alongside this, the department holds expertise in defending NLRB complaints, as well as defending discrimination and retaliation litigation. Ogletree has an impressive client list spanning various sectors, including healthcare, retail, transport, and delivery.

Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins assisted Oregon State Legislative Assembly as lead negotiator in collective bargaining agreements with employees.

Strengths

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"The team is extremely knowledgeable and creative."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jacqueline Damm
1
Jacqueline Damm
1
Band 1

Jacqueline Damm is the head of department and acts on all aspects of traditional labor law, and is a particularly strong choice for collective bargaining and unionization votes. She is notably active on behalf of healthcare clients.

"She is a stellar lawyer."

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Kyle Abraham
3
Kyle Abraham
3
Band 3

Kyle Abraham assists employers with both labor and employment issues, advising on matters such as workplace investigations and labor relations.

"Kyle is a very effective lawyer."

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Elizabeth Falcone
4
Elizabeth Falcone
4
Band 4

Elizabeth Falcone has an active employment litigation practice. She represents employers in wrongful termination, discrimination and wage and hour cases.

"Liz is excellent to work with. She is knowledgeable and responsive."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Labor & Employment
Jacqueline Damm
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Jacqueline Damm
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Band 1
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Kyle Abraham
3
Kyle Abraham
3
Band 3
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Elizabeth Falcone
4
Elizabeth Falcone
4
Band 4
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Members

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Adam Collier

Caroline R. Guest

Elizabeth A. Falcone

James M. Barrett

Jennifer A. Nelson

Lorne Dauenhauer

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Energy

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities