Keelin A. Curran
Experience
Keelin Curran is a partner of the firm with over 20 years' experience advising
employers on a range of complex employment issues such as ADA accommodation,
leave law, EEO and OFCCP compliance, employment contracts, personnel policies,
wage and hour, safety, union strategy, non-competition agreements, internal
investigations, terminations and reductions in force. She provides training on
appropriate workplace conduct and anti-harassment policies, social media and other
current issues, and FMLA, ADA and wage and hour compliance. She represents
employers in agency charges and employment litigation where she aims to get cases
resolved or dismissed early and in a cost-effective manner.
Keelin was an associate at Cable, Langenbach, Henry & Kinerk, 1988-1997, and an
associate at Perkins Coie LLP, 1986-1988.
Representative Work
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Lahrichi v. Lumera et al – The Ninth Circuit upheld summary judgment in 2011
for the employer where a technology executive claimed religious discrimination
Partner
Seattle, WA
(206) 386-7537 direct
(206) 386-7500 fax
after the attack on September 11, 2001. The United States Supreme Court denied
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certiorari in 2012.
keelin.curran@stoel.com
Lawsuit dismissed on summary judgment for employer where plaintiff was
Education
terminated after employer investigation found plaintiff was the probable
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perpetrator of racially derogatory communications in the workplace. Plaintiff
then brought a lawsuit alleging race discrimination and harassment based on
those communications. (2012)
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Sexual harassment case where non-employee doctor was accused of touching a
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Executive Editor, Berkeley Women's
Law Journal, 1985-1986
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CUNY Baccalaureate Program, B.A.
Comparative Literature, 1981, summa
the finding that one touching incident did not constitute actionable sexual
cum laude
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Mediating the Litigated Case training,
(2008-2012)
2012
Conducted multiple, complex employment investigations for large employers.
Admissions
(2006-2012)
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Alaska
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Washington
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U.S. District Court for the Western and
Eastern Districts of Washington
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Washington) by
Chambers USA (currently: Labor & Employment), 2014-2016
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Pepperdine University School of Law,
Designed protected leave policies and practices and training to implement.
Professional Honors and Activities
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California at Berkeley, J.D., 1986
nurse once in a sexual manner was dismissed by federal district court based on
harassment. (2012)
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Boalt Hall School of Law, University of
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®
Circuit
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United States Supreme Court
Keelin A. Curran
Presentations
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"The ADA Interactive Process: Lessons Learned," SHRM/Stoel Rives 14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, Mar.
2016
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"Top Employment Law Issues HR Professionals Need to Know," SHRM/Stoel Rives 13th Annual Labor and Employment Law
Conference, Mar. 2015
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"How to Avoid Wage and Hour Mistakes in Washington," Stoel Rives LLP Breakfast Briefing, Feb. 2015
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"Family Leave and Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation," Stoel Rives LLP Breakfast Briefing, Aug. 2014
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"Best Practices for Workplace Investigations," Health Care Reform and Advanced Employee Issues, Stoel Rives LLP Seminar, May
2013
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"Seattle Paid Sick Time and Safe Time: What Employers Need to Know," Stoel Rives LLP, July 2012
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"Employment Issues," Washington Wine, Beer and Distillers Law Seminar, Stoel Rives LLP, Woodinville, WA, Mar. 2012
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"Hot Topics in Employment Law," Tenth Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, SHRM Oregon State Council, Mar. 2012
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"Nonprofit Turnarounds: A Legal Perspective (Employment Aspects)," WAACO, Sept. 2011
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"Emerging Technology Issues in the Workplace," Stoel Rives LLP, May 2011
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"Retaliation and Whistleblowing Basics," Stoel Rives LLP, May 2011
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"Health Care Reform: Implications for Employers and Employer-Sponsored Health Plans," Stoel Rives LLP, June & Aug. 2010
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"Key Differences in Oregon and Washington Employment Laws," Stoel Rives LLP, Sept. 2009
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"The Post-RIF Workplace," Stoel Rives LLP, June 2009
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"Rekindling the ADA: Don't Get Burned by Changes to the Law Against Disability Discrimination," Stoel Rives LLP, Dec. 2008
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"Latest FMLA Developments," AWC Labor Relations Institute, May 2008
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"Family and Medical Leave in 2008: Expanded Leave for Military Families and New Proposed Regulations," Stoel Rives LLP, Mar.
2008
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"Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs," Stoel Rives LLP, Nov. 2007
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"Deal or No Deal: Structuring the Employment Relationship," Stoel Rives LLP, Oct. 2006
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"Family and Medical Leave in 2006: What Have We Learned After 13 Years?" Stoel Rives LLP, Aug. 2006
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"Labor & Employment Law Update," Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, Nov. 2005
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"HR's Role Protecting the Company's Most Valuable Assets," WSA HR SIG, Jan. 2005
Publications
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"Attendance Really Is Essential: The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Hospital Attendance Policies Need Not Be Ignored under the
ADA" (coauthor), Washington Health Care News, Sept. 2012
Keelin A. Curran
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"Snuffing Out Employee Tobacco Use: The Trend Towards No-Nicotine Hiring Policies" (coauthor), Washington Healthcare News,
Feb. 2011
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"Family Leave and Attendance Policies: Can They Coexist in Healthcare Facilities?" (coauthor), Washington Healthcare News,
July 2009
Civic Activities
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Pro bono attorney, Boys & Girls Club of King County, 1999-present