Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Washington Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2015

Best Lawyers in America® 2016, Woodward-White, Inc.

2015

Band 1 Ranking in labor & employement law in Washington, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Band 2 Ranking in labor & employment law in Washington, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2014

Washington Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2014

Best Lawyers in America® 2015, Woodward-White, Inc.

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Band 2 Ranking in labor & employment law in Washington, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2013

Washington Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2013

Best Lawyers in America® 2014, Woodward-White, Inc.

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Band 2 Ranking in labor & employment law in Washington, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2012

Best Lawyers in America® 2013, Woodward-White, Inc.

2012

Washington Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2009

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

America's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers, Chambers USA

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

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Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Winterbauer & Diamond PLLC

2013 - 2016

Adjunct Professor (Employment Law), Seattle University Law School

1991 - 1997

Attorney, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

1987 - 1991

Attorney, Covington & Burling LLP

1986 - 1987

Judicial Clerk, United States District Court for the District of Maryland

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Associations

2009 - Present

The Worklaw® Network

Executive Committee

1998 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Stanford Law School Board of Visitors

Member

Western Washington Stanford Law School Society

Co-chair

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Education

1986

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Columbia University

MA - Masters

1978

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2015

15th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

Hot Topics and Trends in Wage and Hour Litigation

2013

16th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference

Pros and Cons of Arbitrating Employment Disputes

2012

Unemployment Law Issues for Small Businesses

Unemployment Law Issues for Small Businesses

2012

The Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

The Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

2012

Small Business Employment Law Issues: Crucial Elements for Employers

Tips for Handling Unemployment Claims and Workers Compensation Claims

2012

Employment Law Class

Understanding Wage & Hour Issues

2012

15th Annual Labor & Employment Law

Seattle’s New Paid Sick Leave Rule

2011

Employment Law class

Exemption Misclassification Claims

2010

Washington Self-Insurers Association Meeting

Employment Pitfalls in the Hiring Process

2010

Investigating Workplace Complaints

Investigating Workplace Complaints

2006

Employment Law Institute

Summary Judgment

2005

CLE Bootcamp for Lawyers

Employment Law Update

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Publications

2011

SHRM Online 2nd Circuit: Returning Service Members Must Be Given Reasonable Opportunity to Rebuild Commission Income

2011

HR Magazine Returning Service Members Must Be Given Reasonable Opportunity to Rebuild Commission Income

2010

SHRM Online 10th Circuit: Court Confirms Jury Verdict Employer Failed to Hire Based on Gender

2010

SHRM Online 1st Circuit: No Discrimination Where Employee Was Terminated for Violating Employer’s Policy

2009

SHRM Online 5th Circuit: Workers Were Employees Covered by FLSA

2008

SHRM Online 8th Circuit: Prompt Response Fends Off Hostile Work Environment Claim

2008

SHRM Online 4th Circuit: Risky Company Fund in 401(k) Plan Did Not Violate ERISA

2008

SHRM Online 7th Circuit: Employers May Refuse to Reinstate Striking Workers

2007

SHRM Online 8th Circuit: EEOC Contests Denied Access to Leave Donation Program

2005

SHRM Online Settlement Agreement Rules Taxable

2005

HR Magazine Timely and Adequate Notice Needed for FMLA Leave

2001

National Academy of Opticianry Newsletter Professional Golf and Disabilities Law Collide in the Courtroom

2001

HR Magazine FMLA "Worksite" Regulation Invalid

2000

Employee Relations Law Journal The Gender Motivated Violence Act

1998

National Academy of Opticianry Newsletter Sexual Harassment Claims: A Potential Minefield for Employers

1998

National Academy of Opticianry Newsletter Corrected Vision and the Americans With Disabilities Act

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