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About
Provided by Laura Salerno Owens
Practice Areas
Employment Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Class Actions
Government Litigation
Career
Awards and Honors
Recognition, Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2021, 2022
Recognized, Oregon Women of Achievement, Oregon Commission for Women, 2021
Recognized, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers, 2021, 2022
Recognized, Top 100 Legal Influencers in the U.S., The Business Journals, 2019
Women of Influence Honoree, Portland Business Journal, 2019
Forty Under 40 Honoree, Portland Business Journal, 2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America, 2017 – present
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, University of Oregon School of Law, 2016
Super Lawyer, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2019 – 2022; Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2012 – 2018
Member Services Award, Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division, 2013
Up & Coming Lawyer Honoree, Daily Journal of Commerce, 2012
Volunteer of the Year Award, Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division, 2012
National Service to the Bar Award, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2012
Professional Memberships
Member, Young President's Organization
Publications
Meet the 3 women transforming law in Oregon
Laura Salerno Owens Talks #MeToo at the One-Year Mark
Meet the Portland Lawyer Who is Taking on Nike's "Boys Club" Culture
Portland Employment Lawyer on Navigating the Compliance Labyrinth
Agreement Bars Animal Rights Protests at Skanska Executives' Homes
Oregon Supreme Court Rules Against Broadway Cab in 'Independent Contractor' case
Employee or Contractor? Dispute over Uber Drivers Raises Familiar Oregon Issue
Oregon Bill Would Make Paid Sick Leave Mandatory
Portland Lawsuit Alleges White Man Fired Because of His Race: Q&A on Discrimination
Chambers Review
USA
Laura Salerno Owens is an experienced litigator acting for both employers and employees. She represents clients in large cases involving discrimination, breach of contract, harassment and whistle-blower claims.
Laura Salerno Owens is highlighted for her employment litigation prowess, handling trade secrets, discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes and sexual harassment allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Laura is a confident, hard-working and excellent attorney. She puts the interests of her clients in the forefront and she is extremely bright and practical."
"She provides business-oriented solutions and is extremely knowledgeable."
"Laura is a fearless and powerful attorney and a leader in the profession."
"Laura is a confident, hard-working and excellent attorney. She puts the interests of her clients in the forefront and she is extremely bright and practical."
"She provides business-oriented solutions and is extremely knowledgeable."
"Laura is a fearless and powerful attorney and a leader in the profession."
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