Chris Morgan

Practice Areas

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.

Career

Chris graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Washington State University and received his J.D., cum laude, from the Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was the class commencement speaker and received the Dean’s Distinguished Achievement scholarship.