Krista N. Hardwick

Education:
J.D., Willamette University College of Law, magna cum laude, 2005
B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, cum laude, 2002

Admitted to Practice:
Oregon
Nevada

Biography:

In her labor and employment practice, Krista represents and advises employers on a wide range of issues including defending them against claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, and unpaid minimum wage and overtime issues.  Krista has significant experience representing clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and U.S. Department of Labor.  She also is experienced in drafting and enforcing employment contracts, non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements.

Traditional labor law is a key part of Krista’s practice. She represents employers on issues requiring investigation and response to unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board and the Oregon Employment Relations Board. She assists employers with collective bargaining negotiations and union campaigns, and with arbitration grievances involving employee discharges and contract interpretation issues. Her interest in labor law began when she interned with a nationally known labor arbitrator during law school. Prior to law school, Krista worked as a fraud investigator.  

Professional Organizations:
Oregon State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Nevada Bar
Portland Human Resource Management Association (PHRMA)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
NW EEO/Affirmative Action Assoc.
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC)
Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS)
Multnomah Bar Association
American Bar Association; Sections: Labor & Employment Law, Young Lawyers'; Committees: Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA Committee, Employment Rights & Responsibilities, Equal Employment

Community Activities:
Board of Directors, Oregon Farmer's Market Association;
Board of Directors and Secretary, Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education Program (MIKE), 2007;
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Aid, 2010-Present;
Volunteer Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic, 2010-Present