Kathy Dent regularly defends employers in cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, and contract disputes. She also advises employers in matters relating to hiring, discipline, family leave compliance and termination. Kathy negotiates and drafts contracts concerning all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, severance agreements, noncompetition, and confidentiality agreements.
Kathy’s 19 years of experience includes over six years as in-house counsel for PacifiCorp, which gives her firsthand knowledge of cost-effective ways to partner with clients and provide responsive, results-oriented counsel.
Additional Qualifications:
Assistant General Counsel, PacifiCorp, Portland, Ore., 2012-2014
Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Portland, Ore., 2004-2006
Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Portland, Ore., 1996-2003
Professional & Community Activities:
President, Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger, 2005-2007
Labor and Employment Section, American Bar Association, 1996-present
Oregon and Federal Bar Associations, 1996-present
Oregon Women Lawyers Association, 2014-present
Education:
J.D., University of Nebraska School of Law
M.A., Social Psychology, University of Nebraska
B.A., Psychology, Willamette University
Cost
Rate : $$$
What types of cases Attorney Kathy Dent & Davis Wright Tremaine LLP can handle?
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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is located at Well Fargo Center, 1300 SW 5th Ave #2400, Portland, OR 97201, USA. You can reach out to Davis Wright Tremaine LLP using their phone line 503.778.5416. You can also check their website dwt.com.
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