Claire M. Lesikar counsels businesses on employment issues including leaves of absence, disability accommodation, discrimination and harassment, disciplinary matters, layoffs, employment agreements, wage and hour compliance, and employee handbooks and policies. In addition to her counseling practice, Claire represents companies in employment matters that include complex wage and hour class actions, representative actions brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act, workplace discrimination and retaliation, and wrongful termination. Claire also handles employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint venture transactions. Additionally, Claire serves on the Seattle office’s Hiring Committee.
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2017, 2019)
Member, Thurston Honors Society
Member, UC Hastings Honor Society