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Luke joined the firm in 2022. Born in Michigan (his grandfather on his Dad’s side was a union steward at a chemical plant in Detroit) he grew up in New Mexico, and first moved to Oregon in 2005. He received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Oregon, where he graduated Order of the Coif from law school in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Luke most recently clerked for the Honorable Jane Yohalem at the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Luke also currently serves on the Oregon State Bar Labor and Employment Committee, and on the Employment Relations Board’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. 

 

Luke has represented union clients across a wide array of industries in both the public and private sectors. In addition to successfully handling arbitrations (including cases that have led to reinstatement, and a wage dispute that led to a class-wide, seven-figure retro pay award), unfair labor practice proceedings, and representation cases, and has advocated for union clients before the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. He has also assisted clients in bargaining and mediations, provided counsel during strikes, and has defended countless union members in state administrative proceedings, including DHS “abuse” investigations and licensure actions. Additionally, Luke has successfully prepared and initiated administrative investigations such as OSHA investigations against employers that have led to improvements in working conditions and also increased his clients’ leverage at the bargaining table.

 

Luke strongly believes in the transformative power of organizing and never shies away from a complex case. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and listening to music, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends. 

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Education

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University of Oregon, J.D., 2017

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Admissions

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Oregon