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Amanda O’Halloran
253.620.6423
Areas of Practice
  • Responding to and Investigating Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
  • Conducting Management Training to Educate Managers and Prevent Legal Claims
  • Advising on Disability Accommodation and Leave Statutes
  • Drafting Contracts, Employee Handbooks, and Performance and Termination Documentation
  • Help Clients Navigate Difficult Termination and Disciplinary Decisions
About Amanda

Amanda focuses her practice on providing employment law advice for a diverse group of businesses and non-profits, such as retail and service establishments, private schools and universities, membership associations, car dealerships, design and construction companies, healthcare providers, and other industries. She is frequently called upon to provide counsel regarding difficult employment terminations, investigating discrimination and other employment claims, advising on reasonable accommodation and disability issues, and developing anti-harassment policies and training. Amanda partners collaboratively with business owners and human resources personnel to prevent employment claims from arising and helps institute best practices for personnel issues.

Amanda also frequently speaks at professional seminars regarding employment law issues including FMLA, ADA and sexual harassment training. When not working Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and enjoying good books, running and tennis.

Professional History
Education
  • J.D., Seattle University, 1995 cum laude
  • B.A., Political Science, University of Washington, 1991 Graduated with honors
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
  • Washington State Courts
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Professional and Bar Association Memberships
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
  • Washington Women Lawyers, Pierce County Chapter
  • Board Member, Circle of Friends In Action
  • Past President, St. Patrick’s Catholic School Commission

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