Secured defense verdict in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit by a former employee of regional public entity in King County Superior Court.  Result was not appealed.

Advises human resource professionals and executives regarding sensitive employment terminations and workplace issues.

Successfully defended an employer against charges of sex discrimination and retaliation in an administrative action resulting in the agency finding of no reasonable cause to determine the employer discriminated or retaliated against a former employee.

Defended an employer in a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit resulting in a favorable settlement.

Successfully defended an employer in a U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour audit resulting in a positive resolution.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of an employer in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by a former employee in King County Superior Court.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of individual manager sued in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by former direct report in King County Superior Court.

Obtained temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions to stop a client’s former employees from violating non-compete agreements and misappropriating trade secrets.