Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 3
About
Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
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
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
- Ogletree, Deakins assisted Oregon State Legislative Assembly as lead negotiator in collective bargaining agreements with employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and creative."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and creative."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Oregon
Members
Provided by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
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