JEANNETTE ADAMS
GORMAN
Founding Member
206.838.9102 | jgorman@sociuslaw.com
I get to know my clients’ business and serve as an extension of their team. Whenever they have an employment issue arise, they know I’m on it and can count on me to be the most prepared person in the room.
Jeannette partners with employers to proactively set them up with the right tools, policies and compliance strategies to best protect their business. With over two decades of both litigation and employment law experience, she is well equipped to help businesses avoid claims and disputes.
Business owners rely on Jeannette for practical guidance both on the business side and through the maze of employment law regulations. She advises clients on the front end of any personnel and employment law issues or questions that arise to help foster productive and high-performing workplaces. Jeannette also helps small and medium-sized businesses remain in compliance with ever-changing employment laws to minimize their risk.
Jeannette prepares employment contracts and handbooks, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and other employment policies and procedures. She also assists employers in investigations into employee complaints of sexual or other harassment and counsels employers on human resources and labor relations issues.
With extensive litigation experience, Jeannette has tried cases to juries in both federal and state courts. This trial experience makes her a highly effective counselor on employment issues that could potentially lead to litigation.
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Washington School of Law
B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Washington
National Institute of Trial Advocacy Northwest Regional Program
The Center for American and International Law, Labor Law and Labor Arbitration
RECOGNITION
Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyers® list 2016
Super Lawyers® list, 2014-2023 and Rising Stars list, 2004-2012
Puget Sound Business Journal “40 Under 40” list in 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law section member
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law section member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Labor and Employment Law section member
Seattle Executives Association Member, Past Member of the Board of Directors