Kirsten G. Daniels – Lane Powell PC

Practice/Organization Description

Kirsten G. Daniels is a member of Lane Powell's Labor and Employment Group and focuses her practice on employment litigation and counseling. She defends clients against EEOC claims, discrimination/constructive discharge, sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims, and wage and hour violations. Kirsten also advises employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws and has drafted employment handbooks and personnel policies and separation and release agreements.

Kirsten also litigates ERISA and employee benefits issues. Kirsten represents employers, employee benefit plans, insured plans, insurers and administrators in actions involving disability, life, health, and stock/compensation employee claims, claims for breach of fiduciary duty, and actions seeking civil penalties under ERISA. Kirsten provides advice to ERISA plans, employers, fiduciaries and insurers regarding disability claims, health claims, compliance with Department of Labor regulations and civil enforcement actions.

Bar Admissions

*Washington

*U.S. District Court, Western Washington

*U.S. District Court, Eastern Washington

Education

*Seattle University Law School (J.D., magna cum laude)

..National Moot Court Team

..Vice-President of Fundraising, Public Interest Law Foundation

*University of Puget Sound (B.A).

Professional Associations & Memberships

*Washington State Bar Association

*King County Bar Association

..Member, Labor and Employment Section

Practice Groups

• Labor & Employment Law

Areas of Practice

• Labor & Employment Law
• Litigation