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A former union organizer, I believe everyone has the right to go to work in a way that provides dignity, respect, and fulfillment in addition to a living wage and time to care for our health, children, and families. I spend my career tirelessly working to achieve this right for all.
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P.O. Box 47406, Seattle, WA, 98146
9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Zane | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best legal experience I could hope for
When I was unfairly discharged from my previous employer and denied unemployment, it rocked my world. A good friend who had a similar problem recommended Mrs. Berkowitz and I gave her a call. She walked me through the process with expert guidance. Her fantastic knowledge of the situation and kind ...
Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Unemployment Benefit Appeal
I was wrongfully terminated from my job and denied unemployment benefits. Lauren was personable and knowledgeable about common appeal pitfalls. She assessed the strength of my case, navigated me through the legal paperwork, followed up on all of my outgoing paperwork, gave me constant updates, ma...
Posted by April | July 19, 2016 | Employment & Labor
Very helpful, Clear on scope of practice
Lauren advised me about employer and employee relations. She did so with clarity, speaking in a language I could understand, and efficiency. Her good nature and ethics were evident throughout, which helped me trust her guidance. I will continue to consult Lauren as I need and would absolutely reco...
"Lauren is a fierce advocate who clients can trust and rely on. I endorse Lauren and strongly recommend her services."
"I refer to Lauren any matters that relate to unemployment compensation. She is great! Lauren is committed to her clients, genuine and direct. She'll tell you whether you have a leg to stand on and go to bat for you."
"Lauren is a dedicated and passionate employment attorney who cares deeply for workers' rights. Along with bringing experience and a hard work ethic, Lauren provides a practice rooted in compassion to her clients and their needs."
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2015
Women of WSAJ Scholarship, Washington State Association for Justice
2015
Mary Ellen Krug Scholarship Fund, King County Bar Association
2015
Avvo Scholars Circle, Avvo
2014
2014 Goldmark Internship, Equal Justice Foundation
2013
WWL Scholarship, King County Washington Women Lawyers
2013
Labor & Employment Summer Clerkship, Washington State Bar Association
2014 - Present
Associate, McKenzie Rothwell Barlow & Coughran, PS
2014 - Present
City Councilmember, City of Burien
2014 - 2014
Goldmark Intern, Unemployment Law Project
2013 - 2013
Intern, Teamsters Local 117
2009 - 2012
Union Organizer, Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME Council 28
2008 - 2009
Labor Organizer, UFCW Local 21
2013 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
King County Bar AssociationLabor & Employment Section
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Benefits Allowed
Benefits Allowed - overturned prior ESD decision
Overturned benefit denial, unemployment benefits allowed
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Burien's Anti-Homeless Ordinance
2015
English
Legal Answers
If I give notice and my employer lets me go before I have worked it out, am I entitled to unemployment benefits?
23 Jul 2016
Can i sue a company who hired me then fired me after doing a background check?
23 Jul 2016