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Paula Barran, a founding Partner at Barran Liebman LLP, has been practicing law since 1980 with concentrations in labor and employment law and the law of higher education. She has written extensively on management law, higher education, investigative processes, and is a national speaker and trainer. She handles litigation in labor and employment and higher education, in state and federal courts, as well as employment and labor arbitrations. Additionally, she develops and presents “train the trainer” programs to introduce comprehensive and cost effective training programs into workplaces and educational institutions.
Paula received her B.A. from the College of William and Mary, M.A. from Cornell University, Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, J.D., with honors, from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, and M.B.A. degree from the University of Oregon, Oregon Executive M.B.A. program. Paula has also earned an Association of Title IX Administrators Title IX Coordinator Certificate. In addition to her labor and employment practice, she represents colleges and universities on wide ranging compliance issues, including institutional obligations under Title VI, Title IX, the Rehabilitation Act, and other state and federal laws relating to the work of those institutions.
University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA): Affiliate Member (2021-present)
Lewis & Clark Graduate School: Adjunct instruction in The Law of Higher Education (2017-present)
Portland Human Resource Management Association: General Counsel (2016)
Association of Title IX Administrators: Northwest Chapter Board of Directors, Member (2015-present); Member (2012-present)
Super Lawyers: National Advisory Board (2014-present)
National Association of College and University Attorneys: Member (2013-present)
Children’s Cancer Association: Board Member (2009-2023)
Canadian American Bar Association: Member (2009-present)
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers: Fellow of the College (Inducted 2005)
Willamette University: Labor Law, Adjunct Professor (2000-2001)
Society for Human Resources Management: Northwest Chapter, Counsel to the Board (1998-1999)
American Bar Association: Labor & Employment Section; Associate Editor, Primary Chapter Editor, and Contributing Editor of The Developing Labor Law (1972-present)
Trial Law Institute: Member
Diversity Law Institute: Member
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon: Member
American Bar Foundation: Life Fellow
American Bar Association: Individual Employment Rights Section
Pacific Printing and Imaging Association
National Academy Of Arbitrators, 78th Annual Meeting & Member Education Conference, “The Enduring Legacy of the Steelworkers Trilogy,” Panelist (5/1/25)
Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR): “2025 Employment Law Updates” Presenter (4/18/25)
Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR): “2024 Legal Update,” Presenter (11/1/24)
PHRMA: “How to Win Your Employee's Pay Equity Lawsuit”, Presenter (10/30/24)
Barran Liebman Annual Seminar: “Starting in the Backcountry: Using a Business Case Analysis to Plan Your Run,” Presenter (9/26/24)
Mid-Valley SHRM: “Using the Business Case Analysis to Make Good Employment Decisions,” Presenter (6/12/24)
CUPA-HR Spring Conference: “Employment, Labor & Other Legal Updates,” Presenter (5/3/24)
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Paula is one of the top labor and employment attorneys in the country.
She knows what the jury is going to respond to and how to position a case.
Paula is one of the top labor and employment attorneys in the country.
She knows what the jury is going to respond to and how to position a case.
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Covered Employers May Now Report 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Data: Are You Covered?
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection process is open. This Barran Liebman LLP E-Alert unpacks what is required of employers before the May 17 deadline.
New Oregon Unemployment Rule to Take Effect Next Week
The Oregon Employment Department’s new temporary unemployment benefit availability rule will take effect next week. This Barran Liebman E-Alert explains the rule’s clarifications.
Covered Employers May Now Report 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Data: Are You Covered?
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection process is open. This Barran Liebman LLP E-Alert unpacks what is required of employers before the May 17 deadline.
New Oregon Unemployment Rule to Take Effect Next Week
The Oregon Employment Department’s new temporary unemployment benefit availability rule will take effect next week. This Barran Liebman E-Alert explains the rule’s clarifications.