Chris is an employment litigator and advisor who takes great pride in defending and assisting his local, regional, and national clients with issues both large and small.

Chris regularly works with clients in the financial, retail, and hospitality industries, with an emphasis on the strong and vibrant Pacific Northwest craft beer industry. His practice includes defending employers against discrimination and retaliation lawsuits, disability and family leave claims, sexual harassment allegations, and wage and hour complaints. Chris also has a very active and substantial practice representing numerous employers before Oregon’s Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI), as well as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) field offices across the United States for a Fortune 500 hospitality client.