Overview
Aaron Doyer advises and represents clients in a variety of labor and employment matters, including administrative agency actions, civil court litigation, and class actions. As a former prosecutor of administrative discrimination claims, he brings a unique insider perspective to disputes brought through the administrative trial process. Aaron also has unique experience with Washington apprenticeship program licensing, including registration and compliance. He assists clients in a wide variety of industry sectors, including health care, technology, hospitality, refining, manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture. Aaron also represents clients outside the private sector including nonprofits, universities, and schools.
Aaron has represented employers, executives, and professionals before a variety of jurisdictions and courts at all levels, including negotiations, trials, and appeal. He also represents companies in agency actions before the Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council (WSATC), Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), the Seattle Human Rights Commission, the Washington State Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), and the Washington State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA). In addition to state agencies, Aaron represents clients before the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Education
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2021, cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law and Policy; Edward V. Sparer Fellowship
Western Washington University, B.A., 2012
Admissions
Washington
New York
Experience
Labor & Employment Litigation and Appeals
- Argued successful appeal before the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 2, on an issue of first impression in Washington State, resulting in a published opinion affirming the trial court’s decision to compel a contractor’s claims to arbitration.
- Briefed and assisted with successful appeal of unions’ claim before the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, resulting in reversal of summary judgment entered against employer.
- Defended technology company and employees against claims for trade secret appropriation and confidentiality violations, achieving full dismissal of claims.
- Defended nonprofit organization against discrimination complaint brought by former worker, achieving summary dismissal of claims.
- Defended several employers in COVID-19 vaccine-related disputes and litigation, including achieving summary dismissal of several employees’ claims for discrimination against health care system.
- Represented non-profit corporation before the State of Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) regarding performance and billing requirements.
- Represented various companies in large class action disputes, including defense against class certification and overseeing complex discovery analyses.
- Brought affirmative lawsuits and petitions for court review against the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to assist businesses in overcoming unlawful government actions and obstruction of rights.
Employment Advice & Counsel
- Counsels companies of all sizes regarding registration and compliance for Washington State registered apprenticeship programs licensed by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, including representation in approval hearings and rescission defense litigation.
- Advises multi-national corporation regarding disability-related matters, including complex disability accommodation issues and employee fitness-for-duty analyses.
- Analyzes and provides advice regarding employee handbooks, procedures, and guidelines for local, national, and international businesses and non-profit corporations.
- Provides effective strategy for conflicts between state and federal labor and employment laws.
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “Who Sells? Testing Amazon.com for Product Defect Liability in Pennsylvania and Beyond,” Journal of Law and Policy, Brooklyn Law School, 2020
Recognition
- Brooklyn Law School Public Service Award, 2021
- OATH Pro Bono Service Award, 2019
Affiliations
Professional
- New York City Bar Association Civil Court Committee, former Member