Kate Watkinson is an associate with the firm. Her practice focuses on labor and employment law. Kate’s goal is to protect the interests of public and private employers in the realm of employment and labor law, dealing with everything from day-to-day personnel issues, employee discipline, discrimination and harassment, employment agreements, handbooks and trainings, terminations, bargaining issues, and related litigation.
Memberships/Affiliations
Kate is admitted to the Oregon State Bar. Kate is also very active in the community, providing service to many local organizations. Kate is the Vice Chair of the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Early Start, an organization dedicated to serving the interests of underprivileged students in arts and sciences. In addition, she serves on the local Eugene Area Stanford Alumni Board and volunteers for various University of Oregon law school activities, such as Moot Court competitions, practicing law and bar preparation panels and actively mentoring law students through the Lane County Bar.
Education
Kate earned her J.D., Order of the Coif, from the University of Oregon School of Law. She received a B.S. in Environmental Studies/Policy from Stanford University.
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