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Overview
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Experience
Introduction
Linda defends both private and public sector employers in state and federal employment-related litigation matters.
Linda D. Walton counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters and designs and presents preventative law training programs for managers, supervisors, and human resources personnel. She also devotes a significant part of her practice to advising employers on how to avoid employment litigation. She counsels and trains clients on a range of employment law matters, including wage-and-hour law compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 compliance, Title VII compliance, workplace harassment, and newly emerging employment law issues related to employee and employer use of social media. Linda also conducts sensitive workplace investigations on behalf of both private and public sector employers.
Linda is actively involved in firm initiatives and is a former chair of Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Strategic Diversity Committee.
Education & credentials
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D.
- Wesleyan University, B.A.
- Washington
Professional recognition
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Employment Law - Individuals; Employment Law - Management; Labor Law - Management, 2012-2026
Named Best Lawyers' Seattle, "Employment Law - Individuals of the Year," 2017
Impact
- Perkins Coie Women's Forum, Co-Chair, 2016
- King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- Washington State Bar Association
- Loren Miller Bar Association (National Bar Association Affiliate)
- National Bar Association
- Seattle Preparatory School Board of Trustees, Chair
- ArtsFund, Board of Trustees, Member
- Seattle Rotary Club, Member
Hoag v. Microsoft
Represented Microsoft in a case alleging gender discrimination, violation of the Equal Pay Act, and retaliation. Plaintiff entered a voluntary nonsuit at the close of discovery.
Ross v. Borden Chemical Inc.
Six counts whistleblower/discrimination claim; five claims dismissed on summary judgment, defense judgment after trial on the remaining whistle-blower claim.
Cottle v. Qwest Communications Inc.
Hostile work environment sexual harassment and retaliation claim dismissed on summary judgment.
Engel v. First Choice Business Machines Inc.
Sexual harassment and Equal Pay claims dismissed on summary judgment.
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