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Tamsen L Leachman

Employment and labor Attorney at Portland, OR

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  • Licensed for 18 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Suspended - Non-Disciplinary No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State ID
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Administrative Suspension No misconduct found

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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. 

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Fisher & Phillips LLP
111 SW Fifth Avenue
Suite 1250
Portland, OR, 97204

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Education

  • University of Idaho College of Law
  • JD, Top Ten of Class
  • 1993
  • Eastern Washington University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1990

Associations

  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Idaho Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Washington State Bar
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Portland Human Resource Management Association
  • Co-Chair of Special Interest Group on Training and Development
  • N/A
  • Oregon Women Lawyers Association
  • Leadership Committee
  • N/A
  • Idaho Women Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2009
  • America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Chambers & Partners USA
  • 2009
  • Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2008
  • America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Chambers & Partners USA
  • 2008
  • Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2007
  • America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Chambers & Partners USA
  • 2007
  • Mountain States Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Chambers & Partners USA
  • 2006
  • Tribute to Women in Industry Recipient
  • Women’s & Children’s Alliance
  • 2001
  • Citizen’s Law Academy Founding Presenter
  • Citizen’s Law Academy
  • N/A
  • Leadership Boise Alumna
  • Boise Chamber of Commerce
  • N/A
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Publications

  • Dunn Carney E-News
  • "Leave for Military Families is Now Law"
  • 2008
  • Dunn Carney E-News
  • "A New Trend in Discrimination Claims–Protection of Employees Who are Also Family Caregivers"
  • 2008
  • Dunn Carney E-News
  • "A Climate Shift, New Challenges for Oregon Employers in 2008"
  • 2007
  • Client Update
  • "Unionizing 101"
  • 2007
  • Client Update
  • "Shame, Shame, Shame on You, You Didn’t Consider the Union Factor When Selecting Your Subcontractors"
  • 2007
  • HR Alert
  • "HR Alert: Washington State Adopts Paid Family Leave"
  • 2007
  • Employer Update
  • "Where Do We Go From Here? Idaho Courts Clarify Law Related to Non-Competition Agreements"
  • 2007
  • Commerce and Labor Employer Association of Ada County, Idaho
  • "Best Practices for Progressive Discipline"
  • 2006
  • Employer Update
  • "The Power of Mission, Vision, and Values"
  • 2006
  • Idaho State Bar
  • "Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Resolving Complex Issues Under the ADA"
  • 2006
  • Employer Update
  • "Mid-Year Comprehensive Update: EEOC Vows to Target Systemic Discrimination; New DHS Proposed Regulation Governing SSA No-Match Letters; Significant Win for Employees With Retaliation Claims; New EEOC Guidelines Regarding Race and Color Discrimination; Going Paperless-Electronic Retention of Form I-9s; OFCCP Issues Final Pay Equity Guidance for Government Contractors"
  • 2006
  • Employer Update
  • "Year-End Update: Reemploying the Troops-Employer Obligations under USERRA; Cleaning For the New Year Just Became More Risky–FACTA’s New Disposal Requirements; Training for the New Year; Poster Pointers; Suggestions for Handbook/Policy Review"
  • 2005
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Speaking Engagements

  • The New FMLA Regulations
  • Overview of Changes to the FMLA Regulations
  • 2009
  • Professional Development
  • The Employee Free Choice Act — How to prepare yourself in the event this legislation passes
  • 2009
  • Professional Development
  • Ensuring Your Cost Cutting Strategies are Legal — How to Implement New Measures in Uncertain Times
  • 2009
  • Oregon Lodging Association/TCLA Labor Law Forum:
  • Federal Card Check and Oregon Labor Law
  • 2009
  • Lilly Ledbetter Act--Why is it important to employers?
  • Lilly Ledbetter Act
  • 2009
  • Dunn Carney Employment Seminar
  • Unionization-Plan B-Creative Employee Free Choice Alternatives and 5 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Labor Law
  • 2009
  • Dunn Carney Employment Seminar
  • Retaliation Prevention and Stimulus Bill Changes to COBRA: Subsidy Challenges Clarified
  • 2009
  • Dunn Carney Employment Seminar
  • Employment Issues in the New Year: addressing Avoiding Common Wage & Hour Claims, ADA Coverage and Accommodation Changes and The Employee Free Choice Act — Why Do We Care?
  • 2009
  • Employment and Labor Law Check-up (Client Seminar)
  • 2008 Employment Law Changes
  • 2008
  • Counsel on Education in Management
  • Avoiding Costly ADA “Regarded As Disabled” Discrimination Claims
  • 2008
  • Community Action Partnership of Idaho
  • Employment Law Overview for the Executive Director
  • 2008
  • Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Risk Management Before, During and After Termination
  • Large Scale Terminations: How to protect your company while conducting a reduction-in-force
  • 2008
  • Sterling Education Services
  • Employment Law Update in Idaho
  • 2007
  • NBI Advanced Issues
  • Ethical Considerations Raised by Workplace Claims
  • 2007
  • Lorman Education Services
  • Employment Law from A to Z in Idaho
  • 2007
  • Idaho State Bar, Citizen’s Law Academy
  • All in a Day’s Work
  • 2007
  • Council on Education Management
  • Idaho Employment Update 2007
  • 2007
  • Council on Education Management
  • FMLA Update 2007
  • 2007
  • Council on Education Management
  • Developments in FMLA Compliance and the Overlap of ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation Laws, Idaho Employment Update 2007
  • 2007
  • Council on Education Management
  • Recent Developments in Public Sector Employment Law
  • 2007
  • Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Essentials of Employment Law
  • 2007
  • Bagels & Briefs (Client Seminar)
  • The Right of Privacy in the Workplace
  • 2007
  • Lorman Education Services
  • Employment Law from A to Z in Idaho
  • 2006
  • Lorman Education Services
  • Advanced Topics in the Family and Medical Leave Act in Idaho
  • 2006
  • Idaho State Bar, Citizen's Law Academy
  • All in a Day's Work
  • 2006
  • Idaho State Bar
  • FMLA Basics
  • 2006
  • Human Resource Association of Treasure Valley 2006 Annual Conference
  • Overview of the Administrative Handling of a Charge of Discrimination; Mediation as a Resolution Alternative
  • 2006
  • Council on Education Management
  • Idaho Employment Update 2006
  • 2006
  • Council on Education Management
  • FMLA Update 2006
  • 2006
  • Council on Education Management
  • Minimizing Risks when Terminating Employees
  • 2006
  • Council on Education Management
  • Idaho Employment Update 2006
  • 2006
  • Council on Education Management
  • Minimizing Risks During Terminations
  • 2006
  • Business Law Basics
  • Protecting your Assets, Micro-Enterprise Training
  • 2006
  • Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Ten Essentials of Employment Law
  • 2006
  • Bagels & Briefs (Client Seminar)
  • How to Conduct Sound, Impartial Investigations
  • 2006
  • Bagels & Briefs (Client Seminar)
  • “007-No License to Thrill”: Why Respectful Workplace Training is So Important
  • 2006
  • Bagels & Briefs (Client Seminar)
  • Best Documentation Practices: The Who, What, When and Where of Creating Helpful Evidence
  • 2006
  • Association of Legal Administrators
  • Best Practices Related to Employee Handbooks
  • 2006
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Portland Employment and labor Lawyer Tamsen L Leachman
Tamsen L Leachman
Employment and labor Attorney
Portland, OR