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Tonkon Torp LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon


Tonkon Torp LLP

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Our Labor & Employment group works with businesses to manage employee relations, protect competitive positions, deal with union activity, and defend employment litigation. We help companies large and small comply with local, state, and federal employment laws, minimizing exposure to litigation. We identify problem areas in the workplace, develop policies and procedures to address those problems, and train management and employees to prevent costly disputes. When workplace disputes do escalate, we assist in resolving them out of court, at trial, and on appeal.

Our counseling and training programs cover: harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour practices, state and federal leave, the ADA/reasonable accommodations, employment hiring and discharge, OSHA/workplace safety, non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, executive compensation and employee benefits, employee handbooks, affirmative action plans, and more.

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Labor & Employment - Oregon

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Tonkon Torp has a robust and respected labor and employment practice. The team has expertise in defending employment litigation, especially around harassment and discrimination, as well as class actions and wage-and-hour claims. The department also offers fine labor expertise, with experience acting for clients in matters involving the NLRB, while also retaining BOLI claim expertise. The team offers assistance on employee benefits. Tonkon Torp acts for a wide range of clients, with particular activity acting on behalf of companies in the insurance and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Tonkon Torp defended Burgerville in a class action concerning alleged violation of wage transparency laws,

Strengths

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  • Tonkon Torp always provides advice that is actionable, efficient and effective because it takes the time to learn its client's business and understand their objectives.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The employment team at Tonkon Torp is exceptional and I would trust it with any of my matters.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Tonkon Torp's breadth and depth is exceptional.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kristin Bremer Moore
    Band 2Kristin Bremer Moore

    Kristin Bremer Moore

    Kristin Moore assists with collective bargaining and other union issues. She also represents employers in wage and hour and discrimination claims.
    • Kristin Moore is excellent.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Robert Carey
    Band 3Robert Carey

    Robert Carey

    Robert Carey is well equipped to handle labor arbitration and employment litigation, as well as non-contentious matters such as collective bargaining.
    • He provides top-notch service.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Robert is a great source of comfort when matters come that are complex. He is seasoned and can help assuage concern but also cut through the legalese when discussing the reality and risk of options.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Clay Creps
    Band 4Clay Creps

    Clay Creps

    Clay Creps provides counsel to employers on various concerns, ranging from workplace discrimination and retaliation to medical leave. His practice also includes traditional labor law concerns.
    • Clay Creps is an outstanding attorney.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingBlerina Kotori
    Up and ComingBlerina Kotori

    Blerina Kotori

    Blerina Kotori offers particular expertise in advising clients in the healthcare sector on employment and labor matters.

    • Blerina Kotori is an exceptional lawyer. She is great at setting strategies, is detail-oriented and great at providing communication to operational leaders in a way they can understand.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Blerina is very engaged in the issues at hand. She provides an excellent understanding of client needs. I could not be more satisfied with the level of work and care she has provided.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingJordan Jeter
    Up and ComingJordan Jeter

    Jordan Jeter

    Jordan Jeter has wide-ranging experience in class actions, whistle-blower proceedings and discrimination cases, as well as in wider labor issues.

    • Jordan Jeter is excellent.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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