Renea I. Saade
Experience
Renea Saade is a partner in the Labor and Employment group. She counsels clients on
a broad range of employment issues including noncompetition/nonsolicitation
enforcement and defense, wrongful termination, requests for accommodation,
wage/hour compliance, workers' compensation, workplace investigations and
discipline. Renea also assists clients in the development, revision and enforcement of
employee handbooks and provides on-site employment law training (including training
required by the EEOC or a local human rights agency pursuant to a settlement or
conciliation agreement) on issues including prevention of harassment
and discrimination, wage laws and performance reviews. She regularly represents
employers in federal and state court proceedings, agency audits and investigations. In
addition to assisting clients with their employment law needs, Renea also represents
companies in insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes and unfair/deceptive
business practices claims. In its 2014 annual survey of America's best attorneys for
business, Chambers and Partners reported that sources are "very impressed with this
up-and-comer."
Partner
Anchorage, AK
(907) 263-8412 direct
(907) 277-1920 fax
Renea draws upon her skills and experience to keep companies informed on the latest
employment and commercial law issues through her articles in Alaska Business
Monthly and her frequent presentations to a variety of professional organizations.
Renea is President-Elect of YWCA Alaska, a member of the Kohanic Broadcasting Board
of Directors and provides pro bono assistance to a number of public broadcasting and
social service non-profits. She is a Board member of the Anchorage Association of
Women Lawyers and a member of the Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington,
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Association and DRI.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Renea was a partner at Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker
LLP, she was also an attorney for several years at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in
Seattle and at Riemer & Braunstein LLP in Boston.
renea.saade@stoel.com
Education
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J.D., 1999
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Alaska) by Chambers
USA (currently: Labor & Employment), 2014-2016
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Member, Alaska Chapter, Society of Human Resources Management, 2009-present
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Co-Chair, Diversity Committee, Washington State Bar Association, 2007-2008
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Fellow, Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute, 2007-2008
University of Washington, B.A., 1996
Admissions
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Alaska
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Washington
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Massachusetts
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U.S. District Court for the Districts of
Alaska, Massachusetts and Washington
Professional Honors and Activities
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Northeastern University Law School,
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the First and
Ninth Circuits
Renea I. Saade
Presentations
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"Building a Solid Foundation - Hiring Dos and Don'ts," AGC of Alaska Annual Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, 2014
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"Service Contract Act: What You Need to Know," and "Best Practices for Workplace Investigations," Health Care Reform and
Advanced Employee Law Seminar, Stoel Rives LLP, Anchorage, Alaska, 2013
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"Best Practices for Conducting Internal Investigations," Employment Law in Alaska, Law Seminars International, Anchorage,
Alaska, 2012
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"Sending A Warning Shot Over the Bow - Tips for Crafting an Effective Warning Letter for Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
Disputes," Alaska Bar Association CLE, Anchorage, Alaska, 2012
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"Tips for Performance Reviews," NAWIC Alaska Chapter, Anchorage, Alaska, 2012
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"Misbehaving Employees? What Employers Can and Cannot Do In Response to Insubordination, Non-Performance and Off-Duty
Misconduct, As Well As Tips for Effective Discipline and Handling Discharges," AGC Alaska Chapter, Anchorage, Alaska, 2012
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"Ten Most Common Legal Pitfalls for Women Business Owners," Women's Business Solutions Group of Alaska - Empowering
Businesswomen Lecture Series, Anchorage, Alaska, 2011
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Panelist, "Business Risk Management," Master Builders Association Professional Women in Building Conference, Seattle,
Washington, 2010
Publications
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"The Legal Landscape for Alaska Employers Is Changing. Are You Changing with It?" Alaska Business Monthly, Oct, 2015
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"Going Paperless? Great--But Don't Shred Your Document Retention Policy," Alaska Business Monthly, July 2013
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"Internships: A Benefit to Both Company and Intern, If Done Correctly," Alaska Business Monthly, Jan. 2013
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"Philanthropy Through Board Service: Understanding What It Means To Be a Board Member of a Charitable Nonprofit," Alaska
Business Monthly, Dec. 2012
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"Alaska's Small Claims Court: An Appropriate Option for Resolving Many Everyday Legal Disputes," Alaska Business Monthly, Nov.
2012
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Quoted, "Unintentional 'Indiscretion' Spells Reprimand," Anchorage Daily News, Aug. 5, 2012
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"Hiring Locally in Alaska" (coauthor), Alaska Business Monthly Magazine, Apr. 2012
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"Independent Contractors: Ticking Time Bombs?" Construction Executive Magazine, Dec. 2011
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"Breast-Feeding & the Workplace," Seattle Woman Magazine, Oct.-Nov. 2011
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"Medical Marijuana Laws vs. the Drug-Free Work Place: Can the Two Co-Exist?" (coauthor), Seattle Business Magazine Online,
Sept. 2011
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Quoted, "Employers Won't Tell Fired Worker the Reason for Sudden Dismissal," Anchorage Daily News, Aug. 2011
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Quoted, "Boards Not Above the Laws," TriCity Herald, Aug. 2011
Renea I. Saade
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"Are you Avoiding These 10 Common Legal Pitfalls for Business Owners?" NAWIC Image Magazine and Seattle Business Journal,
June/July 2011
Civic Activities
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Board Member, YWCA Alaska, 2011-present
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Co-Leader, Alaska Chapter, Northeastern University School of Law Alumni Association, 2011-present
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President, Alaska Chapter, University of Washington Alumni Association, 2010-2012
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Member, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, 2009-present
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Member, Community Advisory Board, Dress for Success Seattle, 2006-2009
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Member, Seattle Chapter, CityClub, 2006-2009
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Volunteer, Anchorage Small Claim Court Mediation Program