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+1 206 359 8000Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie’s labor and employment rapid-response teams directly tackle threats posed by workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, trade secret, wage-and-hour, and other high-profile issues. With sweeping geographic reach and substantive depth, our lawyers routinely confront some of the most challenging issues facing employers in the modern workplace.
We represent clients in a wide range of industries, from industrial manufacturing, transportation, forest products and construction, to retail, healthcare and high technology. Serving as trusted counselors and adviser to in-house law departments or human resource professionals is a role we deeply value. In addition, our range of experience in a variety of industries allows us to provide relevant, efficient, and practical advice to accomplish business objectives expeditiously. Our lawyers understand that, as counselors and advisers, their role is to help our clients achieve their business goals, not to prolong disputes or complicate issues.
While our lawyers offer a full range of services, we are first and foremost trial lawyers with formidable experience trying cases, small and large, in federal and state courts throughout the country. Our lawyers are among the handful of lawyers anywhere in the nation who have taken employment class actions to trial – and prevailed. We have a unique depth of experience with negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements for some of the largest union employers in America.
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Perkins Coie LLP is well versed in a variety of labor and employment matters, including trade secret theft, wage and hour, and sexual harassment claims. The firm has notable strength handling discrimination charges, and counseling employers on internal diversity and inclusion programs. It regularly represents clients in the technology, manufacturing and finance industries, among others.
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Perkins Coie excels at labor law and its depth is particularly strong. The firm's lawyers proactively call me to stay in touch and are able to communicate effectively at all levels up to C-suite.
Perkins Coie has deep expertise and is a trusted strategic adviser. Its legal team is analytical and trained to anticipate risks and craft solutions.
The firm's lawyers are outstanding practitioners and partners with us. They are knowledgeable, responsive to our needs and provide practical advice.
Perkins Coie's labor lawyers are exceptionally responsive and distinguish themselves through the extent to which they have quickly embraced our company's unique approaches to risk and communication.
Perkins Coie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide creative and practical advice in even difficult circumstances. It is always prompt and thorough.
Perkins Coie excels at labor law and its depth is particularly strong. The firm's lawyers proactively call me to stay in touch and are able to communicate effectively at all levels up to C-suite.
Perkins Coie has deep expertise and is a trusted strategic adviser. Its legal team is analytical and trained to anticipate risks and craft solutions.
The firm's lawyers are outstanding practitioners and partners with us. They are knowledgeable, responsive to our needs and provide practical advice.
Perkins Coie's labor lawyers are exceptionally responsive and distinguish themselves through the extent to which they have quickly embraced our company's unique approaches to risk and communication.
Perkins Coie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide creative and practical advice in even difficult circumstances. It is always prompt and thorough.
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Richard Hankins counsels management on the full gamut of labor relations issues. He assists clients with union organizing and strike avoidance, and also advises on labor concerns arising out of corporate transactions.
Richard is a strategist and understands the larger picture as well as the granular details and logistics of matters. He is remarkably responsive and understands our business goals.
Richard works to understand our firm's mission and vision. He strives to move us to a better condition.
Richard is among the best traditional labor lawyers with whom I have worked. He is smart, creative, practical and prompt. He is also a joy to work with.
Richard combines solid legal expertise with practical problem-solving skills. He quickly grasps workplace dynamics and offers advice in very little time.
Richard is an exceptional labor law strategist, who bridges the gap between formal advocacy and front-line tactical execution.