Julie Reading*

Partner | Employment, Labor, and Benefits

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About

Julie advises employers regarding compliance with state, federal, and local laws governing the employment relationship, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, protected leave, reasonable accommodations, labor relations, as well as non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. Julie also represents employers accused of non-compliance with such workplace requirements before state and federal courts, arbitrators, administrative agencies, and mediators.

  • Julie’s previous experience representing employees, unions, and employers, as well as having served as a neutral adjudicator, has provided her with a broad perspective on labor and employment matters and the ability to develop creative solutions. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Oregon and Idaho.

Practices

  • Appellate

  • Arbitration and Mediation

  • Civil Pretrial and Trial Services

  • Education

  • Employment and Labor

  • Government and Government Affairs

  • Litigation and Risk Management

Admissions

  • Oregon

  • Idaho

  • *Not admitted in Washington

Education

  • University of Utah (S.J. Quinney) College of Law, J.D., 2000

  • Evergreen State College, B.A., 1995

Community and Legal Involvement

  • Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLs)

  • Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association (OGALLA)

  • Oregon Bar Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (former member)

  • Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (former board member)

  • Animals in Distress Association (former board member)

Experience

  • Bennett Hartman, LLP

  • Tedesco Law Group

  • Oregon Employment Relations Board

  • United States Department of Agriculture

  • Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

  • Idaho State Appellate Public Defender’s Office

Publications

  • Labor & Employment Law in Oregon: Public Sector 2025, January 2025, Co-authored Chapters and 6

Presentations

  • Advising Employees on Disciplinary Interviews, Laborer’s International Local 483 – Annual Meeting