Nicole Elgin represents employers in traditional labor and employment law matters with Barran. Liebman LLP. Nicole’s labor practice ranges from negotiating collective bargaining agreements to representing employers in hearings before arbitrators, the Oregon Employment Relations Board, and the National Labor Relations Board. Nicole’s employment law practice includes working with employers to adapt workplace policies to the latest legislative changes at the state and national levels. Prior to joining Barran Liebman LLP, Nicole was a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael H. Simon at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Nicole received her J.D., cum laude, from Lewis & Clark Law School. Prior to her time at Lewis & Clark, Nicole earned her B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Washington. During her undergraduate studies, Nicole studied abroad in The Hague at several international courts, including the International Court of Justice. Nicole serves as a member on the Multnomah Bar Association CLE and Campaign for Equal Justice Committees. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys traveling and learning new languages.
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At Barran Liebman LLP, our experienced and dedicated attorneys focus on representing employers and providing solutions to our clients' employment law and labor management needs. Our attorneys specialize in five areas including employment advice, employment litigation, higher education compliance and litigation, labor relations, and employee benefits. We represent employers of all sizes throughout all industries, regarding employment matters such as sexual harassment, collective bargaining, and wrongful discharge, to name a few.
Our exclusive employment and labor law concentration benefits our clients directly as we are well-versed in the legal complexities of our practice area, and are quick to reply to our clients' needs. From day-to-day advice on when to cut a final paycheck or how to handle a BOLI claim, to the intricate trial work that protects employer trade secrets, we offer skilled legal counsel to our clients. Additionally, to help prevent employer-related legal complications, we provide a full range of training tools and educational opportunities. Our Food For ThoughtSM Breakfast Seminars and free Electronic AlertsSM advise on cutting-edge changes and important updates in labor and employment law.
Located in Portland, Oregon, Barran Liebman effectively assists clients in the Northwest and across the country. Whether you are an employer, human resource professional, in-house counsel, business executive, or business owner, you will benefit from Barran Liebman's specialized experience and exceptional client service.
Our commitment to diversity
Barran Liebman LLP is committed to fostering diversity, within itself and the community it serves.
We are committed to our employees and clients, believing that in order to provide the best legal services, we must first be dedicated to being the best employer possible. Being the best employer necessarily begins with a strong commitment to diversity within our own team. We strive to attract, mentor and retain attorneys and legal professionals of all backgrounds and experiences and are proud that half of Barran Liebman’s attorneys are women or minorities. This diversity allows us to offer our clients a wide range of perspectives which leads to innovative solutions.
We also work hard to promote diversity throughout the community. We actively participate in bar and community activities which strive to celebrate and enhance diversity. We support the following organizations through leadership roles, participation, and funding:
- American Association of University Women
- Association of Title IX Administrators
- Campaign for Equal Justice
- Diversity Committee of the Oregon Independent College Foundation
- EEO Classes at Portland State University
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
- Japan American Society of Oregon
- Latino Network
- Multicultural Law Students Association at Willamette University College of Law
- Multnomah Bar Association Equality and Diversity Committee
- Northwest Regional China Council
- NW EEO/Tri-County Affirmative Action Association
- Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association
- Oregon Hispanic Bar Association
- Oregon League of Minority Voters
- Oregon Minority Lawyers Association
- Oregon State Bar Association, Affirmative Action Committee
- Oregon State Bar Association, Civil Rights Section Executive Committee
- Oregon State Bar Association, Disability Law Section Member
- Oregon State Bar Association, Diversity Planning Task Force
- Oregon State Bar Association, Best Practices Committee
- Oregon Women Lawyers
- Partners in Diversity
- Special Education PTA of Portland
- Uniting to Understand Racism
- Urban League of Portland
We also endorse the Multnomah Bar Association’s Statement of Diversity Principles and the Oregon State Bar’s Diversity & Inclusion Program.
We are proud to participate in the SummerWorks internship program, administered by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, a non-profit organization. The program matches our firm with a youth who is motivated to improve his or her life circumstance, but lacks the typical education credentials, work experience or networks to get there.
If you are interested in learning more about Barran Liebman’s commitment to diversity, please contact our Executive Director, Traci Ray, at tray@barran.com.
