Erik Gunderson

Attorney Erik Gunderson is an employment lawyer with over three decades of experience handling cases involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Since 1994, he has protected workers’ rights and pursued justice in both state and federal courts, often taking on powerful employers and even government agencies when necessary.

Erik earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California Santa Barbara in 1991 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in 1994. This strong academic foundation prepared him to tackle the many challenges of employment law with both legal precision and practical insight.

Erik has helped resolve a wide range of cases, including claims related to race, sex, pregnancy, age, and disability discrimination. He has guided employers through administrative anti-discrimination investigations that ended without lawsuits and has rewritten employee handbooks and HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws.

Erik has also represented clients in trade secret litigation, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor arbitration hearings. His work includes defending whistleblowers, reviewing severance agreements, and helping clients navigate complex leave laws. He is known for delivering clear legal advice during high-stakes employment separations involving legal counsel.

Erik has cross-examined executives and public officials with confidence, often exposing contradictions that benefit his clients’ cases. His legal writing and statutory analysis have supported strong appellate arguments, and he has successfully tried cases before juries in both Oregon and California.

Attorney Erik Gunderson brings courage, focus, and deep legal knowledge to every case he handles. With licenses in Oregon and California and admissions to several federal courts, he continues to fight for individuals facing unfair treatment at work. His dedication has made a lasting difference in the lives of many clients seeking justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Gunderson Employment Law, LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• Member, United States District Court for the District of Oregon
• Member, United States District Court for the Central, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California
• Member, State Bar of Tennessee (2005 – 2007)
• Member, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Licensed State

• Oregon
• California

Education

• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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