John C. Stevason

Shareholder | Portland | 503.778.2144 | stevasonj@lanepowell.com

Areas of Practice

John Stevason practices in both the Labor and Employment, and Intellectual Property and Technology Law Practice Groups, where he also served as past chairs. John advises management on employment discrimination and harassment matters, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, and wage and hour issues. For more than 30 years, he has represented management in arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, union organizing and collective bargaining. In addition, he handles employment issues involving the Internet and electronic communications, and practices in the areas of computer law and licensing. John served as past chair of the Oregon State Bar’s section on Computer and Internet Law. He was Co-Editor-in-Chief and an author of Computer Law, a two-volume treatise on computer and Internet law for attorneys. John is a frequent speaker on labor, employment and Internet topics.

Admitted to Practice

Oregon

Academics

New York University (J.D., 1973)
- New York University Law Review, Executive Board (1972-73)
- Order of the Coif
Princeton University (A.B., Physics, 1967)

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

Labor and Employment
Apparel and Footwear
Health Care
Intellectual Property and Technology
Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team
Mortgage and Consumer Finance
Wage and Hour

Representative Matters and Clients

Nordstrom, Wah Chang, Weyerhaeuser, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Norm Thompson.

Publications

“Meal and Rest Breaks for Home Care Employees,” newsletter article, April 2007
Computer Law Volume II, Oregon State Bar, 1998, (Co-Editor-in-Chief)
“Marketing and Distribution Arrangements,” Computer Law, Oregon State Bar, 1992 and Supplement, 1996
“Wage and Hour Laws,” Advising Oregon Business, Oregon State Bar, 2nd Edition

Labor and Employment Law Speaking Engagements

“Privacy in the Workplace/COBRA,” for Washington Health Care Association Convention, May 22, 2007
“Wage and Hour Law for Long-Term Care and Senior Housing Providers,” for Oregon Health Care Association’s Spring Expo, March 12, 2007
“Recovery and Business Continuation After a Disaster Strikes,” for Oregon Health Care Association, February 8, 2007
“Privacy in the Workplace,” for The Seminar Group’s “Managing the Risks of Employees and Technology,” October 19, 2006 (Program Chair)
“Annual Update,” Lane Powell’s 24th Annual Labor and Employment Seminar, October 11, 2006
“Another Bad Day at the Office — Wage and Hour: The Bad Days Keep on Coming,” Lane Powell’s Employment Law School for Managers Seminar Series, July 27, 2006
“Agreements With Employees to Protect Company Assets”, Lane Powell’s Employment Law School for Managers Seminar Series, May 31, 2006
“Annual Update,” Lane Powell’s 23rd Annual Labor and Employment Seminar, November 17, 2005
“My Employees Look Like They’re Dressed for Bourbon Street — What Can I Do?”, Lane Powell’s Employment Law School for Managers Seminar Series, March 9, 2005
“Employment Related Records in Oregon,” Lorman Ed. Services, January 19, 2005

Intellectual Property and Internet Law Speaking Engagements

“Sharing the Glory: Licensing and Distribution in Canada and the U.S.”
“What do you Mean I Don’t Own My Website? Tips and Traps in Contracting and Licensing,” Lane Powell’s Your Business on the Web Seminar
“Protecting Trade Secrets,” Lane Powell’s Your Business on the Web Seminar
“Intellectual Property, Internet and E-Commerce Law,” Lane Powell’s London Seminar

Professional and Community Activities

Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1973-74)
Labor Relations and Civil Rights Sections, Oregon State Bar
Member of Executive Board and Former Chair, Computer and Internet Law Section, Oregon State Bar
Board of Directors and Secretary, Internet Professionals Northwest
Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of the United States Law Firm Group
Computer Law Association (1985-present)
Member of Board of Trustees and Operations Committee-YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
Board of Directors, Chair of Policy Committee, ODS/ODS Health Plans, Inc.