A member of Jordan Schrader Ramis' Employment Law practice group, Janice Hirsch represents businesses and advises public and private employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws. With a focus on the prevention of problems, Janice's pro-active approach to labor and employment issues encourages companies to invest the time and money in the development of and strict adherence to policies and procedures before difficult employment situations can arise. In addition, she conducts investigations and represents employers in disputes with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, and National Labor relations Board.

Education and Professional Qualifications

B.A., Political Science, Washington State University

J.D., Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law

Memberships and Honors

Past Business/Government Practice Group Chair

AOI Employment Practices Steering Committee Member

Oregon State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Beaverton Chamber of Commerce, Board Member

Oregon Women Lawyers Mentor Program

First Year Mentor Program, Northwestern School of Law

President, Oswego Pointe Village Condominium Homeowners Association

Member, Royal Rosarians

Past President Portland Panhellenic Association

Andrea Swanner Redding Outstanding Mentor Award

Pi Sigma Alpha; Phi Delta Phi

Cornelius Honor Society, Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law

Alpha Gamma Delta, Arc of Epsilon Pi, VST

Province Director Province 2

Past President Alpha Gamma Delta Greater Portland Alumnae Club

Past Province Director Alumnea, Province 11 AGD

Mock Interview Program, Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law

Member, Everest College Paralegal Program Advisory Board

Contributor to or Author of Articles

Employment Laws for Human Resource Professionals

Employment Legislative Update

Family Leave Act and Workers' Compensation Laws

Family Leave Laws — Which Ones Apply to Your Business?

Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Law (1)

Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Law (2)

Getting and Giving Job References

Harassment in the Workplace

Internal Notice Requirements May Not Interfere With Employee Rights Under the Federal Family Medical Leave Act

Interrelationship Between the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Oregon

It's My Story, and I'm Sticking to It!

Recruiting, Retaining, and Rewarding Lawyers for Pro Bono Work

Presentations and Seminars

Why Talk About Harassment?

Employee Awareness Training on Harassment

Effective Discipline and Discharge

Minimizing Employee Lawsuit Liability

Top Ten Ways to Get Sued

Keeping Drugs Out of the Workplace, and What to Do If They Get In

Overview of Employment Laws

Interrelationship Between the ADA, FMLA, OFLA, and Workers' Compensation Laws

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Effective Interviewing Techniques

Violence in the Workplace

Effective Performance Evaluations

Employment Law Panel, Northwestern School of Law

Presenter for: Lorman Education Services, Council on Education in Management, The Northwestern Showmen's Safety Seminar, Oregon Region of the PNPCA Water Environment School, Oregon Rehabilitation Association, Tillamook County Creamery Association, ExcelTech, Inc., Partnerships in Community Living, Party City, Enterprise Rental Cars, SAIF Corporation, Hamilton Construction, Henningsen Cold Storage, Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation, Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living, Community Services Consortium, Doncasters, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Clackamas Community College, DeTemple Company, DW Fritz Automation, Gervais Telephone Co., Oldcastle Precast, Rogue Disposal & Recycling, Spruce Villa, Tree Top, Inc., Wildwood Personal Initiatives, James W. Fowler, Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, Structural Roofers Association, Head Start Conference, Risk Management Group, NW Preferred Credit Union, and The Rasmussen Group