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Joe

Joseph Q. Ridgeway

Associate

Joe’s practice focuses on representing and advising management clients on employment matters. No matter the size of the employer, lawsuit, or question, Joe provides a tailored approach to each scenario by taking the time to understand each client’s goals and needs.

When it comes to litigation, Joe is a formidable ally for employers. Joe has represented dozens of employers in state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon concerning issues such as discrimination, protected medical leave, disability in the workplace, and restrictive covenants. Joe understands that litigation can be stressful, so he endeavors to instill calm and confidence in his clients while striving to achieve the best result possible.

Professional Experience

Littler Mendelson, Employment Litigation Attorney (2021-2022)

Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward, Litigation Attorney (2019-2021)

Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson, Litigation Attorney (2018-2019)

U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert S. Ballou (2017-2018)

Community Involvement

Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Pro Bono Committee, Board Member (2021-2023)

Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services, Volunteer Attorney (2020-2021)

City of Roanoke Youth Basketball League, Volunteer Coach (2017-2018)

William & Mary Law School Innocence Project, Student Volunteer (2016-2017)

Thought Leadership

September 15 & October 6, 2023Event / CLE
'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar 2023
Now in Seattle & Portland!
June 1, 2023Publication
Washington Legislature to Employers: Don’t Fear the Reefer
Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
January 17, 2023News
Ridgeway Joins Labor, Employment & Benefits Team
Firm Announcement
August 12, 2021Publication
Oregon Reinstates Mask Mandate
July 1, 2021Publication
Oregon Governor Brown Announces End of COVID-19 Restrictions

Practices & Industries

Labor, Employment & Benefits

Education

William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2017
- William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal, Executive Editor
- Phi Delta Phi, Member
- Robert F. Boyd and James M. Boyd Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Alpha Delta, Member
Central Washington University, B.A., Philosophy, magna cum laude, 2014
Central Washington University, B.S., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2014
- Phi Sigma Tau, Member
- Pi Sigma Alpha, Member
- Dean’s Scholar
- Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Debate Competition, Captain
- Central Washington University Golf Club, Member

Admissions

Washington
Oregon
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

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