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About Tamsen
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 28 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Fisher & Phillips LLP
111 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1250, Portland, OR, 97204
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Experience
Honors
2010
Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America
2009
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA
2008
Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America
2008
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA
2007
Best Lawyers - Labor and Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2007
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA
2006
Mountain States Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers & Partners USA
2001
Tribute to Women in Industry Recipient, Women’s & Children’s Alliance
N/A
Citizen’s Law Academy Founding Presenter, Citizen’s Law Academy
N/A
Leadership Boise Alumna, Boise Chamber of Commerce
Associations
2005 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1997 - Present
Idaho Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Washington State BarMember
Federal Bar Association
Member
Portland Human Resource Management Association
Co-Chair of Special Interest Group on Training and Development
Oregon Women Lawyers Association
Leadership Committee
Idaho Women Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1993
University of Idaho College of Law
JD, Top Ten of Class
1990
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
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?
2008
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
2007
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
2006
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
Publications
2008
Dunn Carney Enews
FMLA Regulations Are Finally Final - Will You Be Ready?
2008
Dunn Carney Enews
Minding the Bottom Line: Minimizing the Risk of Cost Saving Strategies
2008
Dunn Carney Enews
Employers Get Ready: DHS Issues Supplemental Final No-Match Rule
2008
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 ENews
Keeping the Faith
2008
Dunn Carney Enews
Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Controversial “Rest Period” Decision
2008
Dunn Carney Enews
Probable New Law will Expand ADA Workplace Protections
2007
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"
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
"The Power of Mission, Vision, and Values"
2006
Commerce and Labor Employer Association of Ada County, Idaho
"Best Practices for Progressive Discipline"
2005
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"