Kimberlee C. Morrow

Kimberlee C. Morrow is a partner and employment defense attorney with more than twenty years of experience representing employers throughout Oregon. She defends public entities and private-sector employers in state and federal courts while also providing pre-litigation guidance, workplace investigations, policy review, and employment training. Her practice covers employment litigation, employer liability defense, civil rights defense, and human resources compliance, with particular experience advising medical clinics and other healthcare organizations.

Morrow earned her J.D. from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College and her B.A. from Centre College of Kentucky. Her legal education prepared her to analyze complex workplace disputes, civil rights claims, and regulatory concerns. She is admitted to practice in Oregon state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Morrow’s litigation experience includes claims involving age and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, disability law, wrongful discharge, and Section 1983 civil rights actions. She has obtained jury verdicts and directed verdicts for employers and public agencies, prevailed on summary judgment, and secured dismissal of employment claims before the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. She also counsels clients on peer review, employee separations, workplace policies, and confidential investigations.

Kimberlee C. Morrow combines courtroom experience with practical employment counseling designed to help organizations manage risk before disputes escalate. She develops and presents continuing legal education programs on litigation topics and provides client training on sexual harassment, disability requirements, family and medical leave, and retaliation. Her professional involvement includes bar and defense organizations, service as an Oregon State Bar arbitrator, past leadership with Lane County Women Lawyers, and work with the Senior Law Project.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hart Wagner LLP
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis and Clark College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College of Kentucky
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)