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Wendy Kent was raised on a dairy farm in northern New York near the Adirondack Mountains. On this true working family farm, Wendy learned at a young age how to operate anything with an engine, such as a tractor, crawler, snowmobile, or her favorite – a motorcycle. Because nobody told her that she couldn’t do something, Wendy figured she could do anything. That included pursuing her ambition of being a lawyer. At the age of 17, Wendy drove across the country to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. She then proceeded farther west to attend law school in Oregon.Wendy has been a civil defense litigator – living her dream – for more than 25 years. She takes great pleasure in getting to know her clients and tenaciously defending their interests. Wendy’s philosophy on life is that everyone has something unique to bring to the table. She has two wonderful sons who share her zest for life. She enjoys gardening and Bikram yoga, but mostly riding her Triumph motorcycles.After more than two decades of honing her craft as a civil litigator defending claims in the Pacific Northwest, Wendy Kent joined Bodyfelt Mount as a partner in 2015. Her trial practice emphasizes employment, professional malpractice, and personal injury defense.Wendy has successfully defended claims alleging employment discrimination, wrongful termination, professional malpractice, construction site injuries, premises liability, and product liability. She also has defended numerous personal injury and wrongful death claims arising out of automobile and trucking accidents. For nine years, Wendy served as lead trial attorney and managing attorney for Zurich North America Insurance Company in Portland, Oregon.Admitted to Practice:- Oregon, 1988- Washington, 1992- Utah, 2014- U.S District Courts of Oregon and UtahEducation:- J.D., Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, 1987- B.A., environmental conservation, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1984Professional and Community Activities:Wendy is a member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, the Transportation Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute. She also participated in NITA – the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. In law school, Wendy served as an associate editor of Environmental Law, the nation’s oldest and predominant law review dedicated solely to environmental issues.Passionate about helping young people, Wendy volunteers as a High School Mock Trial Competition judge and coach. She is a past board member of The Portland Kitchen, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive culinary after-school program for high school youth.. About Bodyfelt Mount. Bodyfelt Mount LLP is a Portland, Oregon-based civil litigation firm founded in 1978. The firm’s trial lawyers represent businesses and individuals in litigation involving insurance coverage, professional malpractice, product liability, drug and medical device claims, environmental coverage and defense, employment law, construction defects, trucking and transportation, ERISA, and complex commercial disputes. To learn more, visit .

Tim Bernasek is the Chair of  Dunn Carney’s Agriculture and Natural Resources team and the Governmental Affairs team.  He is also a member of the Employment and Real Estate/Land Use teams.  His practice focuses on a variety of legal matters including real estate, agriculture and natural resources, employment, water law, and business law.  Tim enjoys working with his clients to solve their problems whether it involves employment issues, dealing with state or federal agencies, land use, trespassing or contracts. He also works with non-profits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist them with a variety of legal issues.. Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Tim was the General Counsel for the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation. His job duties included managing corporate and contractual legal affairs for the Farm Bureau. He also developed legislative strategy with the Governmental Affairs Department and served as the Administrator for the Oregon Agricultural Legal Foundation. He recently taught an Agricultural Law undergraduate class at Oregon State University.. Tim serves as Chair of the Western Resources Legal Center Board, is a past President of the Dorchester Board and is a member of several Oregon State Bar committees.  He is past Chair of the Oregon State Bar Agricultural Law Section.  Tim was a partner in the law firm of Hobson & Bernasek, LLP before joining the Farm Bureau.

Tamsen Leachman is a Partner with Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national firm specializing in Employment and Labor Law.  For nearly 20 years, she has devoted her practice to assisting employers in all areas of employment and labor law.  Tamsen represents employers in a wide variety of lawsuits, including enforcement of non-competition agreements, and claims alleging workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA and OFLA discrimination and retaliation, and wage and hour violations.  Tamsen regularly provides advice and counsel to employers regarding the myriad of laws governing the employment relationship, with an emphasis on prevention through compliance.  She is a frequent presenter and trainer for human resource professionals, executives, and in-house counsel.  Tamsen has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America and is a Fellow in the Litigation Council of America. Tamsen is also a Board Member for the Portland Human Resources Management Association.. When not at work, Tamsen enjoys spending time with family and friends, intuitive cooking, hiking and running.  This spring she will again participate in Pro-Am Bass Fishing.

Michael Porter is a partner in the employment law and labor relations and education law practice teams at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. Since 2000, Mike has worked with public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, providing strategic advice and counsel to reduce the risk of employment claims and representing employers in court and in front of administrative bodies. Mike's work includes defense of wage-and-hour class actions; trials centering on employment discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims; and litigation of constitutional claims asserted against public entities such as those involving the First Amendment, including speech and religious-freedom cases, and procedural and substantive due process and other constitutional claims. Mike represents employers dealing with traditional labor issues, ranging from negotiating with unions, arbitrating grievances, and representing employers in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Oregon Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Mike’s practice also focuses on serving public school districts, private schools, and higher education institutions on issues involving employment, including tenure issues, student rights and discipline, education programs, and federal and state regulatory compliance. Through this work, Mike has tried lawsuits and has addressed issues through the Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") and other regulatory bodies, including extensive negotiations with OCR and the United States Department of Justice to obtain favorable resolution terms for institutions. This education-related work has encompassed litigation and advice and counsel under Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as well as constitutional issues such as public-forum restrictions and equal protection restrictions on consideration of race or other protected status in educational programs. Mike's practice encompasses litigation and providing practical strategies concerning a range of issues concerning civil and contractual rights of faculty, employees, students, and community members. Mike regularly undertakes speaking engagements and provides training to clients and to industry groups. Mike's presentations include employment- and education-related topics for the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys, the Oregon Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Oregon School Boards Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators.

Jim was born in Chicago in 1949. He worked as a construction laborer, apprentice plumber, dishwasher, golf caddy, and parking attendant during high school and college. He graduated from Yale University in 1971 and the Lewis and Clark Law School in 1977, having served as Editor-in-Chief of the law review. He spent a year as a law clerk to the Hon. Robert C. Belloni in Federal Court before beginning private practice.. Jim has devoted his practice since 1978 to representing individuals, labor unions and non-profit public interest groups against government agencies, employers and insurance companies. He is a past chair and long-time member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers association Amicus committee. He has taught at Lewis and Clark Law School and speaks at conferences for lawyers on punitive damages, product liability, appellate practice, social security and the coordination of public and private disability benefits. Jim is a member of the Bars of the Oregon Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court. He has served on the boards of the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, Oregon Environmental Council, Portland Sustainability Commission, and Community Cycling Center.. He performs irregularly at Artichoke Music. Jim and his wife Cheryl live in Northwest Portland and ride their tandem bike to work.

I represent management in employment litigation and provide advice in employment matters. I have worked with government entities, businesses of all sizes, and non-profit organizations. I draft and update workplace policies and employee handbooks, provide workplace training, and advise clients on employment issues when they arise. I also represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies and in state and federal court proceedings. I am Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division, the Oregon State Bar's Young Lawyer Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, and a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Locally, I sit on the Multnomah Bar Association Board of Directors, act as its Liaison to the Judicial Screening Committee, and am a past President of its Young Lawyer Section. I also serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Theatre and NWEEO/Affirmative Action Association. I am certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute and am admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts.

I represent and advise employers in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, family and medical leave, and unfair competition. I have litigated cases in both state and federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

I focus my practice on representing employers and management in employment litigation. My involvement with a case spans the litigation process, and includes regularly advice on employment issues, including compliance with state and local laws and ordinances, advice regarding issues as they arise, representation before board and regulatory agencies, and when necessary, defending or litigating claims to resolution. Foremost in all of my work is an understanding of client needs, particularly the necessity to quickly understand the issues and risks at hand so as to arrive at an informed decision. I developed my legal acumen while attending Lewis and Clark Law School and clerking with the Oregon Department of Justice Trial Division, where I advised various State agencies regarding employment-related issues and litigation. After serving two years on the Lewis and Clark Law Review, I graduated with Honors in 2008.. In addition to my legal practice, I serve on the Executive Committee of the Oregon New Lawyers Division of the Oregon State Bar, and was recently honored with a Member Services Award for my work helping newer lawyers with the transition from law school to practice. I was a member and president of the J.R. Campbell Inns of Court, a national organization that teaches trial attorneys new ways to improve their craft.

I focus my practice on defending employers from claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. I have experience defending Fortune 500 employers in state and federal court. I also provide guidance to large and small employers on employee handbooks, responses to employee complaints, and compliance with state and federal employment statutes and regulations.

I am the Portland Branch Office Lead Member for Williams Kastner. I specialize in general civil litigation with an emphasis on health care, professional, commercial, and product liability issues. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law since 2007, and have been named to Super Lawyers by Law & Politics magazine since 2007.. I have been lead counsel in more than 80 trials. My trial experience includes defense of accountants in cases involving investment losses, shareholder litigation, business failures, tax planning and advice, and business and personal tax liabilities.. I have served on several committees of the Oregon State Bar, including the Local Professional Responsibility Committee, the Affirmative Action Committee, and the Client Security Fund Committee. I presently serve as disciplinary counsel for the Bar. Since 1991, I have served actively as a pro-tem circuit court judge.

I am a member of Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment practice group. I represent companies, professionals, and executives in employment litigation and provides counseling on a broad range of employment related issues. I have substantial jury trial experience in Oregon and Washington, defending wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and whistleblower cases. I have also defended ERISA lawsuits, been on both sides of post-termination cases with non-competition, trade secret and related claims, and have defended numerous labor disputes in arbitration.

I am an attorney and partner with Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount LLP, where I handle cases in the areas of employment, medical and legal malpractice, products liability and general insurance defense.  I have tried more than 75 cases to juries since beginning practice in 1991. Those jury trials have ranged from minor auto accidents to multi-million-dollar professional negligence claims.. Prior to joining Bodyfelt Mount, from 1991 to 1995, I gained extensive trial experience as a staff attorney with Multnomah Defenders, Inc., as a criminal defense lawyer.. I am a member of the Multnomah County Arbitration Commission, as well as a frequent contributor and speaker for the Oregon Law Institute, Oregon State Bar, and Oregon Association of Defense Counsel on topics primarily related to trial practice. I have served on the Oregon State Bar Products Liability Executive Committee, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Young Lawyers Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers’ Queen’s Bench, MBA Legal Services to the Poor Committee, and the Executive Committee of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.. I am on the arbitration panel for Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties. Also, I serve as a pro bono attorney for children in custody disputes in Multnomah County. I have completed mediation training through U.S.D.C. and am currently handling arbitrations and mediations throughout Oregon.

I am an associate attorney at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, a leading national employment law firm.  I represent employers throughout the Northwest in all stages of state and federal employment litigation and provide advice and counseling to employers regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws, employment policies, and employment contracts.

Haley's practice focuses on employment litigation defense.  She has defended companies in cases of all sizes and sophistication, with clients that range from start-ups to Fortune 100 businesses.. She has been named one of the country’s “Top 100 High Stakes Litigators,” and has been recognized for multiple years by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers’ America’s Leading Lawyers, and Super Lawyers, among others.. Haley is licensed to practice in California and Oregon.

Elizabeth is Of Counsel with the firm and her practice focuses on commercial litigation, legal malpractice litigation, and employment law.  She also has a background in insurance coverage. Elizabeth joined us from Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, where she practiced as a litigation associate.  Before law school she worked for Travelers Insurance where she managed environmental and other cumulative injury claims in the Denver office.  When Elizabeth is not at work she spends time with her husband, Ethan, and their two children.

Christopher L. Parnell is Of Counsel in Dunn Carney’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group. Chris has extensive experience representing creditors, trustees, and business debtors on a wide range of bankruptcy and insolvency issues. In addition, Chris represents clients on a variety of commercial litigation matters.. In 2012 and 2013, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Chris as a Rising Star in Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Debtor-Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar.. Before joining Dunn Carney, Chris was an associate in the Bankruptcy practice group at another Portland law firm.  Prior to law school,  Chris worked in the fields of music and art.

As an immigrant and daughter of a single mother, Violet understands the struggles that most families face on a day to day basis.  This was her motivation to become a lawyer.

Alina is an experienced litigator and represents employees in a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including discrimination and retaliation claims, and advising on employment contracts. Alina also represents tenants in housing discrimination matters.

Alan Perkins practices in the area of immigration law, focusing on employment-based immigration and counseling on employment law matters relating to foreign nationals. He represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and United States Customs and Border Protection, as well as the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Labor.. Mr. Perkins consults with clients to prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions for executive, managerial, and specialized knowledge transferees of multinational corporations, foreign national professionals, individuals of extraordinary ability, and outstanding researchers, among others. He assists clients with the preparation and filing of labor certification applications with the U.S. Department of Labor under the "PERM" program.  Mr. Perkins also advises clients with regard to laws governing the employment of foreign nationals in the U.S., including such issues as mergers and acquisitions, hiring, reductions in force, and document compliance for Labor Condition Applications and Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.. Mr. Perkins is a member of both the Oregon State Bar and the State Bar of California, as well as of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is a past member of the AILA / USCIS California Service Center Liaison Committee (2008-2011).  He is also a member and past Chair of the Oregon State Bar International Law Section Executive Committee (2009-present).. Mr. Perkins is a 1997 graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, where he served as a professional authorities editor for the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, and is a summa cum laude graduate of Willamette University.

After graduating from Colorado College with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Western Resource Management, I moved to Washington D.C., and took a position with American Rivers lobbying on Capitol Hill and working with local governments and communities to balance industry with sustainable environmental systems.  I moved back to Seattle, WA, in 1998, and worked for a short time in the public relations world, continuing my work with environmental concerns. These experiences were excellent background for entering Willamette University College of Law, receiving my law degree in 2003.  I worked as a law clerk for City County Insurance Services, a risk liability pool insuring a vast array of Oregon public entities, during these years.. My professional legal experience includes the City of Tacoma’s prosecutor’s office where I led the division in both jury trials and criminal convictions.  The position was exceedingly fast paced, and entailed significant trial preparation, as well as dealing with extensive pre-trial discovery, and the strict attention to deadlines required with a high load of criminal cases.  I then worked with Bullivant, Houser & Bailey where I worked in the comprehensive trial litigation group.  I handled all aspects of civil defense, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.   I then elected to move to Portland where I took a position with Gordon & Rees’ brand new Portland office, handling all aspects of defense litigation for a wide variety of civil defense litigation legal fields.  I am now Managing Partner of the Portland, Oregon office of HKM Employment Attorneys.  My experiences encompass the comprehensive areas of case analysis, discovery, depositions, legal research and writing, case investigation and resolution, trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution.  Marketing and networking have been a must, activities I thoroughly enjoy.