Talia Yasmeen Guerriero

Talia Yasmeen Guerriero

also known as Talia Yasmeen Guerriero, Talia Yasmeen Stoessel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

1000 SW Broadway Suite 2130, Portland, OR

About Talia

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Plaintiff-side employment, Union-side labor law

14 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Beacon Employment Law

1000 SW Broadway Suite 2130, Portland, OR, 97205

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Talia Yasmeen Guerriero's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Nikki | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Where do I even begin with Talia, Amy, and their incredible team?

I came to them during one of the hardest times in my life, after being wrongfully terminated and needing to file a formal complaint against my employer. I felt lost, anxious, and defeated. From the very first conversation, they made me feel safe, supported, and confident in standing up for myself. Ta...lia is an absolute powerhouse. She’s sharp, fearless, and incredibly thorough. She did not let the defendants come up for air; she applied pressure where it was needed and never backed down. She leaves no stone unturned, no detail overlooked and fought for me every single step of the way. Because of her relentless dedication, we came out on top with a life-changing settlement. Amy was equally amazing. She’s kind, very knowledgeable, understanding, and always willing to take the time to explain things. She supported me emotionally through the process, calming my nerves and offering reassurance when I needed it most. Her compassion and knowledge were invaluable, and I genuinely consider her a friend after this experience. Their entire team was responsive, professional, and truly cared about my well-being. I always felt seen, heard, and respected throughout the entire process. I cannot thank Talia, Amy, and their team enough for their strength, empathy, and determination. If you ever need someone to fight for you, this is the team you want in your corner. They are simply the best!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

True Union and Social Justice Advocate

Talia and her team supported me through an incredibly challenging situation after I had to file a formal complaint against my employer. She and her team helped me feel safe speaking up, and they worked hard to secure the best settlement possible. While working through my case with them, they were sup...er responsive to my emails and phone calls, which I greatly appreciated because it showed me they had my back. Throughout my experience, I felt seen, heard, and, most importantly, validated by Talia and her team. Their care, empathy, and willingness to fight for me were crucial as I tried to heal and move on from my experience.

Posted by Jonathon | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beacon Employment Law

Talia and her team helped me secure a settlement that helped me feel justice was done after I experienced retaliation in the workplace. It's rare nowadays to find folks who genuinely care about others and that's something that I loved about working with Beacon Employment Law. They listened, they c...ared, and I couldn't have asked for better representation.

Posted by Relée | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fierce Advocates!

Talia Gurriero and her team helped me to feel empowered and they assured me that what I was experiencing in my place of employment was unacceptible. The team not only aided me in advocating for needed change they also secured me a settlement. I'm incredibly grateful to Talia and her team!

Posted by Cathy | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Advocate in a difficult time

Finding myself in the middle of a difficult professional situation Talia was recommended to me. After consultation, I retained her. She proved to be a fierce advocate in working to protect my professional licensure and ensure an equitable solution was reached. Her calm demeanor, patience, kindness a...nd tenacity was appreciated as I navigated through a difficult career transition. Without her I am confident I would have had a significantly worsening work environment without any recourse. Talia was able to see through my emotions, learn the facts of the case and represent me to an agreeable outcome without having to go to trial with the best possible outcome in a difficult situation. Thank you Talia seems like simple words, they are however packed with feeling of appreciation and gratitude.

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Talia Yasmeen Guerriero's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Owens

Employment and labor lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Talia in the past and she is one of the most passionate defenders of employee rights I have ever met. She is smart and skilled, but also supremely tenacious because she empathizes deeply with workers who have been treated unfairly in the workplace. Her concern for equity shows in the care she provides to every client. Anyone fortunate enough to have her as their attorney is in very good hands."

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Robert Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Talia is knowledgeable about employment law, pays exceptional attention to detail, is a tenacious litigator, is very smart and empathetic, and truly cares about doing a great job on every case. I highly recommend her."

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Stephen Teller

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Talia did a great job on a case we worked on together. I was glad she selected our firm to work with, and the client had a great outcome."

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Nathaniel Conley

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Talia is an all-around great attorney. Highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Associations

2020 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Board Member and Minority Caucus Chair

2011 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2018

Oregon Labor and Employment Relations Association

Board Member

2012 - 2016

Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Clackamas Women Lawyers

Board Member

Education

2011

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Labor and Employment Law Bootcamp

Discovery in Labor and Employment Law

2017

Labor and Employment Law Bootcamp

Discovery in Labor and Employment Law

2016

Implicit Bias CLE

LGBTQ Identities in the Legal Field

2014

Lewis and Clark Lunch and Learn

How Lawyers Can Address LGBTQ Issues in Juvenile Justice and Foster Care Settings

Publications

2015

Federal Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter Browning-Ferris Industries: The National Labor Relation Board’s Return to a Realistic Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status

2012

Journal of Juvenile Law & Policy Addressing the Harm of Silence and Assumptions of Mutability: Implementing Effective Non-Discrimination Policies for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth in Foster Care

Languages

English

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