Karen Vickers has been representing public and private employers for nearly 29 years. Her practice includes employment counseling as well as representation of clients in adversarial proceedings up to and including trial. A large portion of Karen’s practice involves representation of school districts and other public entities in civil rights and tort claims. Additionally, Karen has years of experience defending churches and other non-profit entities in sexual abuse litigation.

Education

• University of Oregon, B.A. 1988
• Willamette University School of Law, J.D., 1991

Admissions

• Oregon
• U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Professional Involvements

• Oregon City Attorneys Association
• Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Oregon State Bar Association, Labor & Employment, Civil Rights and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections
• Multnomah County Bar Association
• Oregon Council of School Attorneys

Presentations

• “Public Records”
• “Constitutional Claims”
• “Disabled Ill & Injured Workers”
• “Family Leave 101”
• “How to Handle Sexual Misconduct Issues”
• “Avoiding Retaliation Claims”
• “Sexual Harassment in Schools”
• “Student Sexual Harassment and Abuse”

Beth Plass practices in the areas of public-body tort and civil rights defense and legal malpractice defense. She represents school and other special districts, cities, public entities, and attorneys in litigation.

Education

• Gonzaga University, B.A., Political Science, 2004
• Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2011

Admissions

• Oregon