Chris Morgan

Practice Areas

Compliance Advice

Complex Employment-Related Litigation

Employment Law Advice & Litigation

Employers in Healthcare

Higher Education Representation

On-Site Employment Law Training

Pay Equity

Policy Advice & Preparation

Sexual Harassment (Compliance, Training, Advice & Defense)

Wage & Hour

Career

Chris Morgan is a partner at Barran Liebman LLP, where he specializes in complex employment advice, strategy, and litigation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases for employers of all sizes and industries in state and federal courts, as well as in front of regulatory agencies such as BOLI and the EEOC. Chris is known for his aggressive defense of a wide range of employment-related claims—including those alleging wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour violations. Chris also handles both large and small commercial disputes, including breach of contract actions and tort claims alleging business interference and breach of fiduciary duties.

In addition to his litigation work, Chris is a frequent speaker, author, and advisor in proactive training and policy development. He is passionate about helping businesses succeed, and provides interactive trainings on employment law, legal compliance, and risk management. In line with this focus, Chris recently collaborated with Oregon’s State Accident Insurance Fund to develop a comprehensive series of HR training modules for their policyholders.

Professional Memberships

Oregon’s State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF): Content Creator for Policyholder E-Learning Center HR Modules (2020-2021)

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division: Labor & Employment Committee: Co-Chair (2018-2019); Law Student Outreach Team: Vice-Coordinator (2018-2019); Emerging Leaders Program (2017-2018)

Publications

“Boundaries of Free Speech in Private Workplaces,” Cascade Business News, October 23, 2025

“Guidance for Employers Navigating Recent Executive Orders on Immigration,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, February 3, 2025

“An Americans with Disabilities Act Refresher for Employers,” Daily Journal of Commerce, August 22, 2024

“Employers: Stop Signing Personnel Document Certifications Under Penalty of Perjury,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, August 9, 2024

“U.S. Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Competition Clauses,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, April 24, 2024

“Oregon Employers: Watch Out for Tip Pooling Rules,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, March 12, 2024

Education