Mission

Barran Liebman LLP is Oregon’s premiere employment, labor, benefits, and higher education law firm that exclusively represents, advises, and performs investigations for employers. We provide employment law and labor management solutions for employers of all sizes and industries, including universities, boards, government entities, and administrations. Located in downtown Portland, we are committed to supporting our client’s business needs and our community’s interests through focused investing and community leadership. Whether you are an employer, human resource professional, in-house counsel, business executive, or business owner, you will benefit from Barran Liebman's specialized experience, professional network, and exceptional client service.

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Overview

Barran Liebman attorneys concentrate on:

  • Advising employers and their human resource professionals on employment law matters such as legal compliance; “best practices” for handling discipline and compensation matters; managing complicated family, medical, and other leave situations; and avoiding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.

  • Counseling management in labor relations.

  • Providing legal advice, representation and compliance resources to colleges and universities for their specialized higher education needs, including employment, Title VI, Title IX, the Rehabilitation Act, and other state and federal laws relating to their work.

  • Guiding employee benefits specialists through retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation regulation changes.

  • Representing business interests in employment-related litigation.

 
 
““They are personable and make themselves available 24/7 when needed. I respect their work ethic, values, and depth of expertise. I would recommend this firm without hesitation to anyone seeking competent, reliable, and supportive counsel to partner with them in all of their labor and employment related needs.””
— Client Interview, Chambers & Partners
““I have worked with Barran Liebman for many years and have experienced excellent results in several areas. Their lawyers are extremely responsive and highly engaged in helping our company resolve a variety of complex matters. Their counsel and expertise in employment law has proven to be extremely effective in both their advice and their ability to offer creative solutions to a wide variety of challenges we have had over the years.” ”
— Client Interview, Best Lawyers
 
 

Forum TOpics

We’d love to speak at your Forum (contact info below)! Here are some potential topics:

  • How to Minimize Legal Exposure in Your Recruitment & Hiring Processes in the Wake of Recent Federal Cases and Executive Orders

  • Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying & Retaliation Training

  • Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

  • Best Practices for Managing Employee Classifications

  • How Employers Can Prepare for ICE Audits & Inspections

Conference Room Availability

Barran Liebman LLP is conveniently located near Pioneer Square in downtown Portland, Oregon. We have seven conference rooms in our office that are used daily for client meetings, board meetings, depositions, mediations, and much more. Should you need a conference room, please contact our Executive Director, Traci Ray, at tray@barran.com.

  • Forum Meeting: Yes

  • Accelerator Meeting: Yes

  • EO member company staff/team meeting: Yes

  • Seats available: Many configurations

  • Address: 601 SW 2nd Ave #2300

  • Contact Traci Ray: tray@barran.com

 

Meet Traci Ray, Executive Director

Traci Ray is the Executive Director at Barran Liebman LLP, where she blends her genuine workplace enthusiasm with a solution-oriented approach in guiding and implementing the firm’s management, marketing, recruitment, attorney development, technology, finances, and administration. She oversees the firm’s speaking engagements and coordinates all firm events and seminars, including Oregon’s largest, award-winning Annual Employment, Labor, Benefits & Higher Education Law Seminar. Additionally, Traci manages the firm’s community involvement, public relations, charitable giving, brand awareness, and advertising. Admitted to practice in Oregon, she leverages her legal background to support the firm’s highly-regarded practices areas with strategic planning and effective communication.

During Traci’s tenure with Barran Liebman LLP, the firm has been continuously ranked #1 in Labor & Employment Law Firms in Oregon by Chambers & Partners USA, and was also honored with a 2016 Chambers Diversity Award for being named as one of the top six law firms in America in the “Most Pioneering Firm for Female Lawyers” category.

Read Traci’s full biography here.

 

Meet Andrew Schpak, Managing Partner

Andrew Schpak is the Managing Partner at Barran Liebman and has been exclusively representing management in employment litigation, providing advice in employment matters, and performing independent investigations for over twenty years. He works with prominent Oregon companies, government entities, and non-profits, navigating complex employment laws and crafting strategies and solutions for their success. Andrew drafts and updates workplace policies and employee handbooks, provides workplace training, and advises clients on employment issues when they arise. He also drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment, partnership, and independent contractor agreements, as well as confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition agreements. Andrew spends the majority of his time representing clients in state and federal court proceedings and before state and federal administrative agencies.

Read Andrew’s full biography here.

Contact

Traci Ray
tray@barran.com | 503-276-2115

Andrew Schpak
aschpak@barran.com | 503-276-2156