Amy Joseph Pedersen, SPHR
Experience
Amy Joseph Pedersen is a partner in the Labor and Employment section of the
Litigation practice group. She focuses exclusively on employment litigation and
counseling, primarily on the employer's side of a dispute but, on occasion, also
represents executives and executive groups. Amy has substantial trial experience in
state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings and arbitration, in
all areas of employment law including discrimination and wage class actions. She also
has significant experience in noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreement
negotiation, drafting and enforcement litigation and workplace investigations. Amy is
a member of the firm's Executive Committee, Pro Bono Committee and Diversity and
Inclusion Committee.
Representative Work
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injunction on behalf of Nike in misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of
contract, and business tort litigation involving Adidas and three former Nike
footwear designers, ultimately securing confidential settlement after favorable
discovery rulings.
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retaliation.
Ranza v. Nike & Nike European Operations Netherlands — Won motion to dismiss
based on complex jurisdictional issues after extensive discovery in sex and age
discrimination case. Decision affirmed by Ninth Circuit.
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Portland, OR
(503) 294-9408 direct
(503) 220-2480 fax
amy.joseph.pedersen@stoel.com
Ossana v. Nike — Defense verdict after lengthy jury trial in which plaintiff sought
$27M in damages, including punitive damages, for alleged whistleblower
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Partner
Nike v. Dekovic, et. al. — Obtained temporary restraining order and preliminary
Education
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University of Virginia School of Law,
J.D., 1985
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University of Oregon, B.A., 1982
Phi Beta Kappa
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Certification as Senior Professional in
Townsend v. Nike — Defense verdict after lengthy jury trial in which employee
Human Resources
alleged race discrimination in promotion process.
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Nike v. McCarthy — Injunction obtained in hard-fought suit by Nike against
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Oregon
agreement. Injunction upheld on appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
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Washington
Callaway Golf v. Nike — Injunction avoided in case of first impression where
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U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Callaway Golf attempted to enjoin Nike's hiring of executive by use of novel
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
"inevitable disclosure" doctrine. Petition for writ of mandamus to Oregon
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U.S. Supreme Court
former executive who left for Reebok in violation of his noncompetition
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Supreme Court by Callaway Golf defeated.
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Confidential party v. Nike — Defense verdict in month-long arbitration involving
complex endorsement contract claims for several hundred million dollars.
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Admissions
Confidential parties — Injunction obtained on behalf of insurance company
against former salesperson for violation of nonsolicitation clause.
Amy Joseph Pedersen, SPHR
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James Hardie Building Products v. Johnson — Matter favorably settled after lengthy injunction trial and appeal on behalf of
major manufacturer against former salesperson for violation of noncompetition agreement.
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Valdez v. KOIN-TV — Favorably settled Equal Pay Act class action claims by female production technicians employed by
television studio.
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Guydish v. U.S. Bakery — Summary judgment obtained in overtime wage and hour class action in Washington.
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Harrington v. City of Portland — Co-counsel in defense verdict in headliner three-week trial of gender discrimination claims by
Chief of Police Penny Harrington against Mayor Bud Clark and the City of Portland.
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Confidential parties — Defense verdict in week-long arbitration of on-air talent's claims of age discrimination against television
station.
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Many cases dismissed by summary judgments obtained in favor of employers in race, age, gender, national origin, religion,
whistleblower, injured worker and disability discrimination and retaliation cases.
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Workplace investigations of race and gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.
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Regular employment advice given to employers in many industries, including entertainment, marketing, sports, manufacturing,
architecture, health care, real estate, technology, insurance, retail, non-profits, forest products, media, financial services,
telecommunications, web services and construction.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (currently: Employment Law-Management, Litigation-Labor & Employment), 2009-2016
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Oregon) by Chambers USA (currently: Labor & Employment), 20062016 ("always in command of the issues" and "understands how businesspeople look at a legal matter," 2014; "a seasoned labor
and employment attorney," 2013; "a force to be reckoned with," 2012; "practical, responsive and a real virtuoso at finding a
middle ground that works," 2011; highly regarded for her "incisive litigation and trial skills," 2010; offers "practical legal advice
and irreplaceable trial skills," 2009; "tough litigator" who provides "high quality, great value advice," 2008; "tenacious a nd
refreshingly client-oriented," 2007; "straightforward, no-nonsense, smart litigator" 2006)
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Listed in Oregon Super Lawyers® (Employment Litigation: Defense, Employment & Labor), 2008-2015
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Listed in Oregon Super Lawyers® in Top 25 Women Lawyers, 2008-2014
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbel®
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Pro Bono Award of Merit, Multnomah Bar Association, 2011
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Member, American Bar Association; Multnomah Bar Association; Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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Former Chair, Employment Section, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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Former board member, Oregon chapter of Federal Bar Association
Recent Presentations
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"Privacy in the Workplace; Handling Employee Medical Information and Personal Data," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar, Apr. 2016
Amy Joseph Pedersen, SPHR
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"Effective Tips for Working With Outside Counsel," SHRM/Stoel Rives 14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, Mar.
2016
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"Best Practices in Hiring/Onboarding New Employees," SHRM/Stoel Rives 14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference,
Mar. 2016
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"FMLA and the ADAAA: A Practical Approach," client presentation, Nov. 2015
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"Trade Secrets, Noncompetes, and Preventing Employee Data Theft," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar, Sept. 2015
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"What You Need to Know About Off-Duty Conduct & Employee Discipline," SHRM/Stoel Rives 13th Annual Labor and Employment
Law Conference, Mar. 2015
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"Dispute Resolution and Settlement: The OK Corral," SHRM/Stoel Rives 13th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference,
Mar. 2015
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"Conducting a Defensible Workplace Investigation," Employee Relations group presentation, Feb. 2015
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"But I Was Off the Clock: Managing Off-Duty Conduct," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar, Nov. 2014
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"Conducting Workplace Investigations,” client presentation, Apr. 2014
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"When is a Worker an Independent Contractor and When is She an Employee?," client presentation, May 2013
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"Insiders' Guide to Conducting Internal Investigations," client presentation, Apr. 2013
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"Privacy and Confidentiality Under the ADAAA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation," Disability Management Employer Coalition,
FMLA/ADAAA Employer Compliance Conference, Apr. 2013
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"Employment Agreements from Soup to Nuts," SHRM/Stoel Rives 11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, Feb. 2013
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"Post-Employment Restrictions: Can You Really Enforce Them?," client presentation, Dec. 2012
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"The Fast Track: Litigating the Noncompete Case," Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Section, Oct. 2012
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"The Times They Are A-Changin': The EEOC and the ADA in 2012 and Beyond," SHRM/Stoel Rives 10th Annual Labor and
Employment Law Conference, Mar. 2012
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"To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate (Or, Why You Probably Want Arbitration Agreements with Your Employees!)," client
presentation, Jan. 2012
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"An Enforceable Noncompetition Agreement: An Oxymoron? Protecting the Workforce, Customer Base and Trade Secrets,"
Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division, Oct. 2011
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"Deposing the Plaintiff in an Employment Case," Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Practice Academy, Sept. 2011
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"The Bermuda Triangle — ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation," Mid-Willamette Valley HR Association, Sept. 2011
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"A Discussion of ADA Basics and Reasonable Accommodation," SHRM/Stoel Rives 9th Annual Labor and Employment Law
Conference, Mar. 2011
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"Managing Non-Exempt Employees," client presentation, July 2010
Amy Joseph Pedersen, SPHR
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"Avoiding the Critical Blow in HR Depositions," Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Section, Apr. 2010
Recent Publications
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"Individuals as Parties," chapter, Oregon Civil Pleading and Practice, Oregon State Bar Publication, 2012
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"The Times They Are A-Changin': A Brief Synopsis of What Labor and Employment Lawyers Should Know About New Laws,"
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Spring 2009
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"You Want Info from the Feds? You Have an Uphill Battle" (coauthor), Litigation Journal, Winter 2009
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"The Law Protects Troops When They Return to the Workforce," Portland Business Journal, Winter 2008
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"Legislature Restricts Use of Noncompetition Agreements," Portland Business Journal, Fall 2007
Civic Activities
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Volunteer, Southeast Legal Clinic
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Volunteer, Domestic Violence Project
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Volunteer, Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Former member, Board of Directors, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Former member, Board of Directors and former president, Janus Youth Programs
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Former member, Board of Directors, Children's Land Trust