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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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
51 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 50 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Bullard Law
200 SW Market St., Suite 1900, Portland, OR, 97201
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyers in America: Labor Law (Management), Best Lawyers
2016
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America: Labor Law (Management), Best Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America: Labor Law (Management), Best Lawyers
2015
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America: Labor Law (Management), Best Lawyers
2014
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America: Labor Law (Management), Best Lawyers
2013
Karlyn Campbell Award, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
2012
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
Animal Advocate Award, Oregon Humane Society
2011
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2006
Oregon Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
1980
Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Navy
1975
Certificate of Commendation, U.S. Marine Corps
1973
Best Written Brief, Lewis & Clark Law School
1973
Best Overall Advocate, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Shareholder and Attorney, Bullard Law
1983 - 1998
Shareholder and Attorney, Lane Powell
1982 - 1983
Assistant Attorney General, Labor Relations Section, Oregon Department of Justice
1979 - 1982
Associate Attorney, Young Horn Cass & Scott
1976 - 1979
Judge Advocate and Military Police Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Navy Department and Headquarters Battalion Headquarters Marine Corps
1973 - 1975
Intern Deputy Prosecutor, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
1973 - 1974
Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant, Lewis & Clark Law School
1973 - 1976
Contract Consultant and Instructor, Oregon Board on Police Standards & Training
1971 - 1971
Leg. Intern, Asst. to Senator Carson, Senate Judiciary Committee, Oregon Legislative Assembly
Associations
1976 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
American Bar Association, Committee on State & Local Government Bargaining
Member
2010 - 2010
Oregon State Bar, Civil Rights SectionExecutive Committee
2005 - 2007
Oregon Attorney General's Use of Deadly Force Task ForceMember
1995 - 1997
Multnomah County Sheriff's Advisory CommitteeMember
1995 - 1996
Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionChair
1992 - 1993
Citizens Crime Commission, PortlandMember
1988 - 1991
Washington County Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol DistrictChair
1985 - 1986
City of Portland Civil Service Reform Task ForceChair
1978 - 1982
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1978 - 1980
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDelegate to ABA Labor and Employment Section
1974 - 1975
Lewis & Clark Law SchoolBoard Member, Moot Court
1974 - 1974
Multnomah County-Portland Police-Sheriff Consolidation ProjectMember, Legal Advisor Sub-committee
Education
1979
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1975
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor; Legal Writing Honors Program
1972
Willamette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
PERC
Public Employees and Oregon's Scope of Bargaining
2011
2011 OFCA Spring Conference
Panel: Social Media
2010
Command College
Labor and Employment Law
2009
Command College
Labor and Employment Law
2008
Command College
Labor and Employment Law
2007
Command College
Labor and Employment Law
2006
Command College
Labor and Employment Law
Publications
2008
Tactical Communication in Crisis Incidents - Interpersonal Crisis Intervention Skills When Dealing with People in Stressful Situations
Introduction and Chapter 9 "The Use of Force"
2007
University of Oregon LERC Monograph Series, Labor Education and Research Center
Public Employees and Oregon's Scope of Bargaining
1994
Labor and Employment Law - Public Sector, Oregon State Bar CLE Publications
Supplement, Section 1983 Litigation
1994
Special Districts Association of Oregon
Management and Policy Resource Guide
1993
Model Policies and Procedures for Law Enforcement Agencies
Model Policies and Procedures for Law Enforcement Agencies
1990
Labor and Employment Law - Public Sector, Oregon State Bar CLE Publications
Section 1983 Litigation
1981
Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly
Erosion of Official Immunity of Personnel Supervisors in the Public Sector
1974
Oregon Board on Police Standards & Training
The DUII Arrest - Police Officer's Handbook
Languages
English