Sarah H. Arnett
Experience
Sarah Arnett provides advice and counsel to clients to resolve and avoid employment
related claims. She represents employers in defending a wide variety of labor and
employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, non-compete and
confidentiality agreements, and wage and hour claims. Sarah has represented clients
in an array of commercial litigation matters. Her experience includes contract
disputes, professional malpractice defense and other complex litigation. In addition,
Sarah also counsels health care providers on responding to patient data breaches and
related HIPAA security and compliance matters.
Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Sarah was a senior associate in the litigation group at the
Boise office of Parsons Behle & Latimer.
Of Counsel
Professional Honors and Activities
Boise, ID
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Member, Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section
(208) 387-4284 direct
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Vice Chair, Idaho State Bar, Employment & Labor Section
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Member, Federal Bar Association, Idaho
sarah.arnett@stoel.com
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Member, American Bar Association
Education
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Member, Defense Research Institute
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Member, Idaho Association of Defense Counsel
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Member, Idaho Women Lawyers, Boise Idaho Chapter; Member, Health & Wellness
University of King's College, B.A.,
Contemporary Studies and History,
Committee; Co-chair, Networking Committee
1995, honors
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Barrister, American Inns of Court No. 130
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Affiliate Member, Idaho Human Resources Association of the Treasure Valley
Presentations
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“Employees vs. Independent Contractors,” Idaho Women’s Business Center Legal
Seminar, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 2015
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“Avoiding Discrimination Claims Based on Employee Dress Code and Appearance
Policies,” Parsons Behle & Latimer Employment Law Seminar, Boise, Idaho, Oct.
2015
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“Updating Your Employee Handbook,” Parsons Behle & Latimer Employment Law
Seminar, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 2014
(208) 389-9040 fax
University of Idaho College of Law,
J.D., 2002
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Admissions
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Idaho
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U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Sarah H. Arnett
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"What the Term 'Hostile Work Environment' Means in the World of Title VII Discrimination," Parsons Behle & Latimer Employment
Law Seminar, Boise, Idaho, May 6, 2013
Publications
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"The Idaho Human Rights Commission Celebrates Forty Years of Service," Idaho Employment Law Letter, May 2010
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"Employee's Privacy Limited When Using Company Computers," Idaho Employment Law Letter, May 2009
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Co-Author: "Idaho Legal Malpractice Law," American Bar Association's Legal Malpractice Survey, 2009
Civic Activities
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Member, National Society Daughters of The American Revolution, Pioneer Chapter
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Member, National Society Colonial Dames XVIIC, Matoaka Chapter
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Ambassador Volunteer, Boise Art Museum
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Volunteer 2004-2010, Vice-President 2005-2006, Friends of Ballet Idaho