Labor & Employment
Oregon
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Laura Salerno Owens
USA 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Markowitz Herbold PC
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
Litigation: General Commercial - Oregon
Band 4
Individual Editorial
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.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USALaura Salerno Owens is a superb attorney and strategist.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USALaura Salerno Owens is intelligent and has a global view of the impact of matters on clients. She is also a great listener and very strategic, explaining issues in layman's terms and helping the client to make the best decision given their goals and objectives.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USALaura Salerno Owens is incredibly knowledgeable. She is fantastic.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USALaura Salerno Owens is a great partner to work with. She wants what's best for the business and offers creative solutions. She is communicative and a heavy hitter. I know I can trust her with my business and to keep our best interests in mind.
Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USALaura is smart and provides specialist support on high-conflict litigation matters.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
Ranked Individuals at Markowitz Herbold PC (6)
Oregon
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Kyle Busse
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David Markowitz
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Matthew Levin
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Kerry Shepherd
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