Carlie Bacon has joined Lane Powell as an Associate on the Labor, Employment & Benefits Team.
Bacon is a management-side employment litigator and advisor dedicated to guiding businesses of all sizes through complex labor and employment challenges. She also provides comprehensive trainings to HR departments and managers on key employment law issues to mitigate risks and prevent conflicts before they arise.
In her role, Bacon advocates for employers, adeptly handling a spectrum of claims, such as wrongful termination, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and leave law violations. She is dedicated to advising clients at every stage of litigation, with a proven track record of litigating class actions from inception to resolution. Her capabilities include overseeing extensive electronic discovery production and, when appropriate, skillfully negotiating favorable settlements. Bacon's notable achievements include:
- Successfully defending clients in arbitration (second chair).
- Winning complete summary judgments on various employment discrimination and retaliation claims.
- Winning a motion to dismiss a claim for wrongful constructive discharge.
Bacon brings substantial experience to her practice, having represented employers in state and federal court, as well as before Oregon’s Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI), the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Her experience extends across multiple jurisdictions, including Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, and Idaho.
In addition to her litigation experience, Bacon provides invaluable training to HR departments and managers on disability accommodations, medical leave issues, and Oregon meal and rest break requirements. This includes drafting and revising employee handbooks, state-specific handbook supplements, and other employment-related policies.
Bacon obtained her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2017 and her B.A. in History from the University of Washington in 2012.