Laura Salerno Owens

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Labor & Employment

Oregon

6 Years Ranked

Band 4

Litigation: General Commercial

Oregon

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Laura Salerno Owens

USA

Practice Areas

Employment Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Class Actions

Government Litigation

Career

Awards and Honors

Recognition, Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2021, 2022

Recognized, Oregon Women of Achievement, Oregon Commission for Women, 2021

Recognized, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers, 2021, 2022

Recognized, Top 100 Legal Influencers in the U.S., The Business Journals, 2019

Women of Influence Honoree, Portland Business Journal, 2019

Forty Under 40 Honoree, Portland Business Journal, 2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America, 2017 – present

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, University of Oregon School of Law, 2016

Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2019 – 2022; Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2012 – 2018

Member Services Award, Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division, 2013

Up & Coming Lawyer Honoree, Daily Journal of Commerce, 2012

Volunteer of the Year Award, Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division, 2012

National Service to the Bar Award, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2012

Professional Memberships

Member, Young President's Organization

Publications

Meet the 3 women transforming law in Oregon

Laura Salerno Owens Talks #MeToo at the One-Year Mark

Meet the Portland Lawyer Who is Taking on Nike's "Boys Club" Culture

Portland Employment Lawyer on Navigating the Compliance Labyrinth

Agreement Bars Animal Rights Protests at Skanska Executives' Homes

Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Broadway Cab in 'Independent Contractor' case

Employee or Contractor? Dispute over Uber Drivers Raises Familiar Oregon Issue

Oregon Bill Would Make Paid Sick Leave Mandatory

Portland Lawsuit Alleges White Man Fired Because of His Race: Q&A on Discrimination

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Oregon

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Laura Salerno Owens is an experienced litigator acting for both employers and employees. She represents clients in large cases involving discrimination, breach of contract, harassment and whistle-blower claims.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Oregon

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Laura Salerno Owens is highlighted for her employment litigation prowess, handling trade secrets, discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes and sexual harassment allegations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Laura Salerno Owens is always looking at big picture. She is sensitive to her client's financial, emotional and scheduling needs and transparent about fees and estimating costs. She is a kind, fierce advocate who is not intimidated by anything.