James M. Shore
Experience
Jim Shore is a partner of the firm with over 27 years of experience assisting Northwest
hospitals and other health care employers with all of their business needs related to
labor and employment law. His practice encompasses all aspects of labor and
employment law, including collective bargaining, arbitrations, defending NLRB
charges, negotiating and preparing employment agreements, ownership disputes,
restrictive covenant issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment,
arbitrations, wage and hour law, and business acquisitions and reorganizations. He has
represented all types of health care employers in federal and state court litigation and
before administrative agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, numerous state human
rights commissions and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance.
Jim is listed in current and past editions of Best Lawyers in America® (Employment
Partner
Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, Litigation-Labor & Employment),
Seattle, WA
Washington Super Lawyers and Chambers and Partners as a leading Washington labor
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and employment lawyer. Jim was also listed by Washington CEO magazine as one of
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the top five management (defense) employment lawyers in Washington. For over a
decade, Jim has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest peer review level for
ethics and skill). In addition to his private practice, Jim served as in-house counsel
and director of employee relations for a major Northwest corporation. From this
perspective, Jim's philosophy is to proactively partner with his clients to most
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Education
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of California, J.D., 1987, magna cum
effectively address their business issues.
laude
Hastings Law Journal, 1985-1987
Representative Work
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Acted as lead negotiator and labor law attorney on numerous union contract
negotiations for health care employers, and other private and public sector
employers. This includes engaging in traditional, interest-based and
collaborative methods of bargaining.
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Successfully defended hospitals and numerous other private and private sector
employers in arbitrations with unions concerning employee discharge and
contract interpretation matters.
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Successfully represented numerous private and public sector employers in NLRB,
EEOC and other federal and state labor and employment law agency proceedings.
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Successfully represented a college in an appeal to overturn an arbitrator's award.
The published court decision created new law concerning overturning an
arbitrator's decision.
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Successfully represented the employer before the Washington Supreme Court in
Roe v. TeleTech, in which the Court determined that Washington's Medical Use of
Hastings College of the Law, University
Order of the Coif
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New College of Florida, B.A., 1983
Admissions
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Washington
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Oregon
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California
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Marijuana Act did not provide the basis of a public policy wrongful discharge claim or otherwise require workplace
accommodation. Also successfully represented the employer at the trial court and Court of Appeals levels.
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Successfully represented the employer before the Washington Supreme Court in LaCoursiere v. CamWest, in which the Court
determined that the employer’s bonus policy did not violate Washington’s Wage Rebate Act. Also successfully represented the
employer at the trial court and Court of Appeals levels.
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Successfully defended an investment advisory firm in a breach of employment contract lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the
Western District of Washington, and obtained a six-figure recovery for the client on its counterclaims.
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Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of McDonald's Corporation in a sexual harassment and negligence lawsuit filed
by a former franchisee's minor employee and her family in King County Superior Court. Successfully briefed and argued the case
before the Washington Court of Appeals, which unanimously affirmed the trial court's decision.
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Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of McDonald's Corporation in a sexual harassment and multiple tort lawsuit
filed by an employee in Montana state court.
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Successfully argued numerous motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions prohibiting former
employees and client competitors from misappropriating trade secrets or violating noncompetition agreements.
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Successfully defended a major grocery distributor in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by an employee in the U.S. District C ourt
for the Western District of Washington.
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Obtained a jury verdict in favor of a major airline in a disability discrimination cased filed in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Oregon.
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Successfully defended a major grocery chain in a sexual harassment case filed by an employee in Humboldt County Superior
Court in California.
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Acted as lead labor and employment law attorney on numerous national and multinational corporate transactions.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (currently: Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, Litigation-Labor &
Employment), 2013-2016
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Inducted as a Fellow in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers for sustained outstanding performance in the profession
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Washington) by Chambers USA (currently: Labor & Employment),
2008-2016
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Listed in Washington Super Lawyers® (Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation: Defense, Intellectual Property), 2009-2011,
2013-2016
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®
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Ranked among Washington's top labor and employment lawyers by Washington CEO magazine
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Past President, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Committee/ Employment Litigation Section
James M. Shore
Presentations
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Moderator, "Is Off-Duty Use of Marijuana Grounds for Disqualification or Termination?" 8th Annual Labor and Employment Law
Conference, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, Los Angeles, California, Nov. 2014
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"High Times: Marijuana and the CBA," 37th Annual Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference, Seattle, Washington, Apr.
2014
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"Employment Policies and Procedures," I-502 Impacts on Business and Real Estate Transactions, Law Seminars International,
Seattle, Washington, June 2013
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"Service Contract Act: What You Need to Know" and "Health Care Reform Update and Collective Bargaining," Health Care Reform
and Advanced Employee Issues, Stoel Rives LLP Seminar, Anchorage, Alaska, May 2013
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"Marijuana: Exploring Current Workplace Issues," Risk Management Society Washington Education Forum, Mar. 2013
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"Ethical Implications of Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace," Employee Benefits Planning Association Education Program,
Feb. 2013
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"Hot Topics in Employment Law," 11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, SHRM Oregon State Council, Feb. 2013
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"Employer Accommodation of Medical Marijuana and Prescription Drugs," The Seminar Group, Feb. 2012
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Co-author, presenter, "Blacklisting: 2011--Non-Competition, Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information and Duty of Loyalty," ERR
Committee of the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section 2011 Mid-Winter Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mar. 2011
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"Medical Marijuana: Is an Accommodation Required in the Workplace?" 10th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference,
WSBA, Nov. 2010
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"Managing the Risks of Social Media in the Workplace," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar, 2010
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"Termination Without Tears," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar Series, Oct. 2008
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"Getting Your Foreign Affairs in Order: An Immigration Enforcement Update," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar Series, Feb. 2008
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"Standing Up to the Competition," 69th Annual Northwest Human Resource Management Association National Conference, 2007
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"Workplace Communication Technology: See, Hear and Speak No Evil," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar Series, 2007
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"Anatomy of an Effective Employment Contract," The Seminar Group, 2007
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"24: Responding to Employee Off-Duty Conduct," Stoel Rives Employment Law Seminar, Oct. 2006
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"Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law for Hospitals," South Central Washington Healthcare Human Resources Association,
2006
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"Standing Up to the Competition: Protecting Your Workforce, Customer Base and Trade Secrets," Stoel Rives Breakfast Seminar
Series, 2006
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"'Can I Fire This Employee?' Responding to Your Client's Termination Crises," WSBA Employment Law Institute, 2005
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"Sarbanes-Oxley and Whistleblowers," WSBA Employment Law Institute, 2004
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"Interviewing and Hiring: Keeping Your Recruitment Strategies Legal," "Documentation and Record-Keeping: Drafting Lawful
Policies and Procedures and Maintaining Personnel Records," The Definitive Guide to Employment Law for HR Professionals in
Washington, 2003
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"Termination Without Tears," HR Northwest Breakfast Briefing, 2003
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"Employment Law Update," South King County Chapter of SHRM, 2003
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"Preserving Employer Discretion Through Proactive Policies, Handbooks and Practices," Discharge, Documentation and Employee
Handbooks in Washington Seminar, Lorman Seminar Group, 2002
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"Employment Law Update: Practical Training for Current Issues in Washington," Lorman Seminar Group, 2002
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"Legal Update," West Sound SHRM Chapter, 2002
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"Effective Planning and Management Layoffs," Lorman Seminar Group, 2002
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"Limiting Workplace Violence: Effective Management of Volatile Employees," Lorman Seminar Group, 2002
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"Handling Workplace Violence: A Collaborative Approach to Protecting Your Organization from Liability & Your Employees from
Harm," Washington Personnel Law Update, 2001
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"What to Do When Performance Issues and Reasonable Accommodation Obligations Collide," Stoel Rives Labor & Employment
Seminar, 2001
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"Minimizing the Risk of Employment Litigation," Puget Sound Hospitality Human Resources Association, 2000
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"Employment Law for In-House Counsel and General Practitioners" and "Representing High Technology Companies," King County
Bar, 1999 2001, speaker and program chair
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"Top Ten Ways to Get Sued by Your Employees and How to Minimize the Risk," Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, 2000
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"Recruitment Solutions," Washington Bankers Association HR Conference, 2000
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"Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints and Other Alleged Employee Misconduct," Washington State Bar, 1999
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"Employee Handbooks and Personnel Policies," Washington State Bar, 1999
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"Don't Say You Didn't 'WARN' Them: Analysis of Federal Plant Closing Law," San Francisco Attorney magazine, 1989
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"Attorney or Persuader: Analysis of Attorney Involvement in Combating Union Organizing Campaigns," San Francisco Attorney
magazine, 1989
Publications
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“What’s the Buzz on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace,” Health Care Law Roundtable, The Advisory Board, Company, Sept.
2014
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"The Smoke Clears: Zero-Tolerance Drug Policies Enforceable" (coauthor), Portland Business Journal, July 29, 2013
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"Labor Relations for Health Care Employers: Turbulent Times Call for Careful Measures Across Providers" (coauthor), Health Care
Law Roundtable, The Advisory Board Company, Mar. 2013
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"Clearing Up the Smoke for Washington Employers Post-Election," Law360, Nov. 13, 2012
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“Medical Marijuana and the Workplace,” Washington Healthcare News, May 2012
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"Non-competes in the Electronic Workplace: Solicitation in the Age of Social Media" (coauthor), prepared for the ERR Committee
of the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section, 2012
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Regional Editor, Employment at Will: A State-by-State Survey, a publication of BNA Books and the ABA Employment Rights and
Responsibilities Committee, Section of Labor and Employment Law
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"Using Physician Non-compete Agreements in Washington," Washington Healthcare News, Dec. 2010
Civic Activities
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Board Member, Bainbridge Art Museum