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As a commercial litigator with Am Law 150 firm Stoel Rives LLP, I represent clients in the healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, and construction industries—including several Fortune 500 companies—in business disputes and corporate matters, such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, ERISA, and class action lawsuits. I handle all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts nationwide, including trials, and partner with in-house legal teams to develop and implement business-aligned legal and risk management strategies.With 20+ years of experience, I frequently act as lead attorney on matters and counsel in-house legal on strategies for avoiding potential litigation. I provide value to clients in several key areas, including:• Efficient Case Management: I lead and supervise teams of junior associates, paralegals, and staff, managing eDiscovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. As local counsel for national businesses, I work with in-house counsel to manage cases and coordinate litigation. I set and manage budgets, with emphasis on cost-reduction strategies. • Litigation Strategy: After conducting pre-suit investigations and evaluating case facts, I advise on potential exposure and devise tailored case strategies. I leverage my knowledge of litigation trends and provide guidance on whether to pursue litigation or settle. I negotiate with opposing counsel at all stages, including settlement.• Risk Mitigation & Compliance: I counsel in-house teams on strategies to manage risk. I conduct investigations, handle strategic responses to federal and state agency inquiries, and advise on how to adapt policies and processes to comply with relevant regulations, such as the Affordable Care Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, ERISA, and securities laws.Most recently, I defended a regional hospital system against a claim for health benefits in federal court, successfully obtaining partial dismissal of the lawsuit, reducing potential damages by ~$1.5M, and settling the claim for $25k. I also counseled a NASDAQ-listed technology company on response strategy to a Department of Labor investigation into the company’s healthcare plan, ensuring the agency declined to take further action. Prior to joining Stoel Rives, I worked in several firms in Washington, D.C., including leading global law firm WilmerHale, where I represented clients in high value commercial litigation involving securities, partnership and business disputes. I secured my J.D. from Duke University School of Law and B.A., cum laude, from Gonzaga University.

Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Erisa Class Action Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 1 others.