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Laurie L. Johnston
About Laurie
Biography
I spent my first 20 years as a practicing employment attorney, both for firms and in house, advising and litigating on all aspects of employment law. Wanting to blend my legal knowledge with business, I have now taken a role as VP of HR.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
31 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 30 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Laurie L. Johnston
--, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Laurie L. Johnston's Reviews
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Posted by Juli | April 26, 2012
Excellent Employment Law Attorney
I have worked with Laurie on her clients and she has helped me with mine. In either case, Laurie's work was superb. She listen's, analyzes and gets right to the heart of the matter. She is able to quickly direct you on how to solve a problem. We've worked together on a few uncomfortable situatio...
Laurie L. Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laurie's experience and judgment in employment advice and employment litigation makes her one of Seattle's top employment lawyers. Expeditors is fortunate to have Laurie to turn to for advice and guidance on difficult employment matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Johnston since 1992, and I have every confidence in her ethics and abilities."
"I worked with Ms. Johnston years ago and have kept close contact with her since. She is always the lawyer I go to with questions about employment law."
Michelle Peterson
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Public Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Vice President of Human Resources, SK Food Group
2013 - 2015
Director, Global Legal Services - Employment, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
2010 - 2013
Partner, Gordon & Rees
2002 - 2010
Attorney, Jackson Lewis LLP
1996 - 2002
Attorney, Lee Smart Cook Martin & Patterson PS Inc.
1995 - 1996
, King County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
2009 - Present
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtMember
2008 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleMember; Board of Directors (09-10)
1997 - 2014
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember; Employment Law Chair (2009-2011)
Sample of Legal Cases
Charnholm v. Bartell Drug Co.
Summary Judgment Dismissal; upheld on appeal
MacDonald v. Grace Church Seattle, et al (2)
Summary Judgment Dismissal
MacDonald v. Grace Church Seattle, et al (1)
Affirmed dimissal of the Title VII claims
Education
1995
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Northern Iowa
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Colorado State Univeristy - Global
Masters in Organizational Leadership
Speaking Engagements
2011
18th Annual Employment Law Institute
Protecting Company Secrets and Social Media: Best Practices in Light of Recent Developments
2010
17th Annual Employment Law Institute
Best Practices with Employee Manuals
2008
WDTL: Annual Tort Law Update
Fresh News In Employment Liability
Publications
2012
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Religious Discrimination Section
2012
Washington State Bar News
Sick and Safe Leave: Is Your Firm Prepared?
2010
King County Bar Bulletin
Employee Handbooks: The Bedrock of the Workplace
2010
King County Bar Bulletin
Dating in the Workplace Avoiding Good Lovin’ Gone Bad
2009
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Religious Discrimination Section
2008
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Religious Discrimination Section
2006
King County Bar Bulletin
Arbitration Agreements Facing Sea Change Regular Review Recommended
2005
King County Bar Bulletin
Tailoring Your Dress Code
2004
King County Bar Bulletin
E-mail and Internet Rights at Work
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides