Lauren J. Russell

Lauren Russell has extensive experience as a litigator in state and federal court and is a member of the firm’s Litigation, Employment, and Agricultural and Natural Resources teams.  Her practice focuses on management-side employment law.  She represents businesses of all sizes, as well as nonprofit entities, in cases involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment and breach of contract, and has tried several jury trials to verdict and an arbitration to decision.  She also has significant experience in noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreement negotiation.

Lauren has an active employment advice and counseling practice, assisting employers with creative and pragmatic solutions to workplace problems, including navigating state and federal employment laws, conducting policy reviews and trainings, and investigating workplace complaints.  

Lauren also practices in the areas of commercial litigation and legal malpractice defense.  She frequently serves as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys and clients.

Lauren has a keen ability to get to the root of an issue and achieve excellent, efficient results for her clients.  Her prior experience as a daily newspaper reporter and freelance writer in her home state of Montana helps her craft a persuasive narrative from her clients’ stories. 

Lauren is a member of Dunn Carney’s Summer Associate Hiring Committee and is the former chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.  Lauren views pro bono work as part of her professional responsibility and was recognized by the Multnomah County Bar Association for her dedication to pro bono services with the 2019 Michael E. Haglund Young Lawyer Award.  She also serves on the board of Community Warehouse, a Portland nonprofit that connects essential furnishings to neighbors in need through unique community partnerships.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys hiking, skiing, and paddling in the Pacific Northwest with family and friends.