Sarah Ryan Named Managing Partner of Jackson Lewis' Portland Office
PORTLAND, OR (April 4, 2013) Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Sarah J. Ryan has assumed the role of Portland office Managing Partner. She succeeds Scott Oborne, who will continue his legal practice as Partner, representing employers in all aspects of employment disputes.
“We are confident in Sarah’s ability to step right into her leadership role and continue to strengthen our presence and reputation in the region, both of which have steadily grown since Scott planted the flag for us in Oregon in 2006,” said Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino. “Since joining the Portland office, Sarah has earned the respect of both colleagues and clients with her invaluable knowledge of workplace law. We look forward to watching the office continue to flourish under her management.”
“I am excited to assume the role of Managing Partner and lead the team of talented attorneys in the Portland office,” said Ryan. “I salute Scott for all he has done, and look forward to leading our team on a path of continued legal excellence and growth.”
Ms. Ryan joined Jackson Lewis in late 2012 following over 25 years of employment and litigation practice in Portland. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ryan chaired the Labor and Employment Law practice group at a regional firm with four offices in three states. She has extensive experience advising clients and litigating employment claims regarding harassment, discrimination and retaliation, intellectual property protection, breach of contract, wrongful termination, employment torts, wage and hour laws, and state and federal family medical leave laws. She has represented clients in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts and before the EEOC, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and the Washington Human Rights Commission.
Ms. Ryan has been recognized as a leading employment lawyer in Chambers USA since 2008 and has been recognized by Oregon Super Lawyers for many years. Ms. Ryan, who obtained an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, was selected as an attorney representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.
She is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar. Ms. Ryan is admitted to the United States District Court for the Districts of Oregon and Washington, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. She received her B.A. cum laude in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and her J.D. from the University of Oregon Law School, where she twice received the AmJur Award for Excellence.
Jackson Lewis’ Portland office can be reached by calling (503) 229-0404.
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About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with 750 attorneys practicing in 52 locations nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits Counseling and Litigation; Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; General Employment Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Non-Competes and Protection Against Unfair Competition; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety and Health and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Representation; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 11th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations, once again earning a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel in a comprehensive survey by BTI Consulting Group as both a “Powerhouse” and “Standout” in employment litigation. In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms,” and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. As an “AmLaw 100” firm, Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 415 class actions. And finally, Jackson Lewis is a charter member of L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance currently of 14 workplace law firms in 14 countries.
For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Public Relations Manager
T: (703) 483-8373
Email: hamml@jacksonlewis.com