Carder McCoy, Kathryn

Current Employment Position(s)

Associate, since 2006

Lawyer Overview

Katie’s practice is concentrated in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, with an emphasis in commercial and employment litigation. She has broad experience litigating complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts and private arbitration, including contract claims, business torts, trademark and intellectual property claims, fraud claims, partnership disputes, and shareholder derivative actions. Katie has significant trial experience in court and private arbitration.

In her employment practice, Katie has experience in both federal and state courts defending employers and managers in employment litigation involving claims for violation of federal and state anti-discrimination, disability, and family and medical leave laws, wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, and emotional distress claims. She also helps employers enforce non-competition agreements, protect trade secrets and other confidential business information, and prevent unfair competition through negotiation, temporary restraining orders, and other injunctive relief.

Areas of Practice

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Employment and Labor Relations
• Municipal/Political Law
• Appellate Team
• Public Records Response Squad

West Practice Categories

Litigation & Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law -- Employer, Labor Law, Municipal Liability, Municipal Employment -- Employee, Municipal Corporations, Election Campaign & Political Law, Constitutional Law

Bar Admissions

• Washington, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Washington State Bar Association
• Star Guild, Children's Hospital Guild Association (Event Chair, Season of Light Auction)

Honors and Awards

• Dean's Award of Excellence Scholarship, 2003 - 2006

Pro Bono Activities

• Foster Pepper Pro Bono

Past Employment Positions

• Foster Pepper PLLC, Summer Associate, 2005 - Present
• Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division - Salem, OR, Law Clerk, 2004 - 2005
• Lane County Legal Aid - Eugene, OR, Legal Extern

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon, 2006
  J.D.
  Honors: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer
  Honors: Constitutional Law Tutor, Professor John Bonine, 2005
  Law Review: Oregon Law Review, Editor, 2004 - 2006
• University of Washington, Washington, 2003
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science
  Major: Business Administration

Address

1111 Third Avenue
Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3299

Phones

(206) 447-2880

Faxes

(206) 749-1911

Emails

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Websites

http://www.foster.com