Monica Goracke

Monica Goracke is a Portland-based civil rights attorney with more than 20 years of experience advocating for individuals facing workplace injustice, housing instability, and disability discrimination. Her career is defined by a commitment to social justice and public service, as she helps clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and care.

Monica earned her Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and completed her undergraduate studies at Williams College. After law school, she served as a law clerk for a federal district court judge in Alabama, where she gained foundational experience in judicial process and legal reasoning.

Monica’s early career included practicing class action law in California, where she worked on large-scale cases that addressed systemic issues affecting marginalized communities. Following that, she returned to Oregon and spent nearly two decades working with legal aid, providing direct legal services to low-income individuals across a broad spectrum of civil rights issues.

Monica has litigated extensively in employment, housing, and disability law. Her work has focused on protecting the rights of clients who have been impacted by discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. She uses the law as a tool for equity, focusing on outcomes that uphold dignity and justice for her clients.

Monica is licensed to practice law in Oregon and was previously licensed in California. Her professional path reflects a deep dedication to public interest law and civil rights advocacy. With a wide range of litigation experience and a client-focused approach, Monica remains a strong advocate for those who face legal challenges rooted in inequality.

Clients turn to Monica Goracke for her expertise in law, thoughtful communication, and unwavering advocacy. She brings decades of experience and a passion for justice to every case she handles, helping individuals achieve fair and lasting outcomes through the legal system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Elemental Law LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Oregon
• California

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Williams College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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