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My practice is divided between the representation of government contractors and the representation of employers in labor and employment matters.. [a] Representation of government contractors - As a condition of contracting with the government, companies are subject to a variety of legal obligations.  In particular, federal contractors and subcontractors are subject to regulations enforced by the OFCCP (the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).  The OFCCP has responsibility for enforcing the non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations that apply to federal contractors and subcontractors.  My practice in this specialized are includes:. [b] Representation of employers in labor and employment matters - As labor and employment counsel, I both advise employers on employment law matters and defend employers in employment litigation.  My advice work covers the full field of employment law issues, including but not limited to:. My litigation defense work has resulted in numerous summary judgment and appellate victories.

Liani. has a special passion for helping employers navigate the litigation process. Throughout her legal career,. Liani. successfully resolved hundreds of cases and obtained favorable jury verdicts for the State of Oregon. She also has a diverse portfolio of employment defense experience in defending against race, gender, age, and disability discrimination claims, as well as OFLA, FMLA, and whistleblowing and retaliation claims.   Prior to joining the Bullard firm,. Liani. used her substantial experience to develop extensive training methods and materials to assist employers in proactively preventing and documenting employment actions against future litigation. She also specializes in training client personnel on managing the burdensome and expensive electronic discovery process. As a former front line manager herself, Liani has practical experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, responding to grievances, and engaging in progressive discipline. This experience helps her inherently understand the needs of her clients as employers and managers.. Liani. serves in an of counsel capacity to the firm.. Liani. brings a special expertise in representing public clients. She served as General Counsel for the Office of the Governor for four years, providing advice on a wide range of legal issues including employment, public transparency and First Amendment issues, and government ethics, as well as tribal and public safety policy matters. Prior to the Governor's office, she spent almost a decade as an Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Chief Trial Counsel at the Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division where her primary focus was employment litigation defense of public universities and other large state agencies.   Since 2008,Liani has been recognized by business publications, local, state and national bar organizations, and other groups for her commitment to the community and to Oregon's business development and growth.  In 2010, Liani was selected as a recipient of The Portland Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award that annually recognizes the 40 most accomplished, influential, and civic-minded young executives in Portland. In 2011, the Daily Journal of Commerce tagged her as its “Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year” and she was selected as one of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s “Best Lawyers Under 40.”. Outside of the law, Liani devotes significant time to issues involving women and minorities in our community. Liani served eight years as the Co-Chair of the Oregon Minority Lawyers and is former President of the Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association.  Liani is also dedicated towards issues affecting Korean adoptees, as she was adopted from Korea as an infant. She spent the first twelve years of her life in upstate New York before her parents retired and moved to a small town on the Oregon Coast.

Akin Blitz is a shareholder with Bullard Law. He represents private employers, cities, counties and special districts throughout Oregon and Washington in all matters related to labor and employment, as well as related municipal law issues. His practice includes bargaining, labor contract administration, employee relations, discipline and discharge, practice before state and federal agencies, preventive law/risk management, and policy review and implementation.. In his free time, Akin enjoys cycling and alpine downhill skiing.  He has served as a high school ski race official and as Vice President and Chairman of Risk Management for the Boy Scouts Cascade Pacific Council.  Akin also serves on the board of trustees for the Oregon Humane Society.  With his late bearded collie, Annie, he provided therapy and support to medically fragile children at various hospitals and to victims and witnesses of violence in connection with several law enforcement agencies.  Their teamwork led to Annie's induction into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.