Damien Munsinger has represented and advised individuals, universities, small and large companies, and public entities on a wide range of issues including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, disability, and Title IX compliance, adjudication, and litigation.
As the former founder of a successful branding and communications firm, Damien brings a particular understanding of concerns common to all clients into his legal practice. An accomplished litigator who thrives in the courtroom, Damien's experience provides the building blocks to communicate his clients' arguments in a strong, clear and concise manner. Inside and outside the courtroom, Damien excels in providing strategic, efficient, and effective advocacy.
Before joining Klein Munsinger LLC, Damien was an attorney at Barran Liebman LLP, and also represented the State of Oregon as an Honors Attorney at the Oregon Department of Justice, litigating dozens of cases in state and federal court. Damien also served as Special Assistant to Oregon's Attorney General, where he specialized in outreach and coordination with business leaders, elected officials, media outlets, and citizens from Oregon and across the country. Damien earned his J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School and his B.F.A. from New York University.
Damien regularly provides trainings and talks on a wide range of employment-related topics, and has taught at Lewis & Clark's Graduate School of Education and Counseling in Portland and at Willamette University's College of Law in Salem.
Tried a race discrimination claim in state court.
Tried a government class-action wage and hour claim in federal court.
Prevailed at oral argument in civil rights case with constitutional claims before Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Successfully mediated numerous joint employment, wrongful termination, and discrimination claims.
Resolved misappropriation of trade secrets, violation of non-competition agreements, discrimination, and other claims through successful negotiation of favorable settlements.