Dana Sullivan

Dana Sullivan is a leading employment and civil rights attorney and partner at Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP. With a career spanning over three decades, she is recognized as one of Oregon’s most respected trial lawyers for individuals facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, and civil rights violations. Dana routinely tries cases in both state and federal courts and also provides trusted counsel to executives negotiating employment agreements and severance packages. Her peers have consistently honored her for her courtroom excellence and commitment to justice.

Dana earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Princeton University. She is admitted to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California.

Dana has a proven track record of high-impact employment law results, including landmark wins and substantial settlements. She obtained more than $1 million for a tenured Linfield University professor in a workplace retaliation case and secured a $1.7 million result for the former CEO of SAIF after winning on summary judgment. Dana also won a $400,000 jury verdict for a whistleblower against Clatsop County and has achieved strong outcomes in complex discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour cases. These results highlight her relentless commitment to workplace justice, accountability, and fair treatment for employees.

Dana Sullivan’s contributions have earned top-tier recognition, including “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers (2013, 2018, 2023, 2025), a Band 1 ranking by Chambers USA, and AV Preeminent® status from Martindale-Hubbell. She is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and active in organizations such as the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and Legal Voice. Dana also frequently speaks at legal seminars and has taught as a guest lecturer at local universities. Her reputation as a principled advocate and experienced litigator continues to make her a force in employment law across the Pacific Northwest.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Committee Member, Legal Voice Intake

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington
• California

Education

• New York University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Princeton University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

Awards & Badges