Linda D. Walton
In her practice, Linda defends both private sector and public sector employers in state and federal employment-related litigation matters.
Linda D. Walton is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law practice and former chair of the firm's Strategic Diversity Committee. Through day-to-day counseling and the design and presentation of preventative law training programs for managers, supervisors, and human resources personnel, Linda also devotes a significant part of her practice to advising employers on how to avoid employment litigation. She advises and trains clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including among others, wage-and-hour law compliance, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) compliance, Title VII compliance, workplace harassment, and newly emerging employment law issues related to employee and employer use of social media. Linda is also often called upon to conduct sensitive workplace investigations on behalf of both private sector and public sector employers.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D.
- Wesleyan University, B.A.
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Professional Recognition
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Employment Law - Individuals; Employment Law - Management; Labor Law - Management, 2012-2025
Named Best Lawyers' Seattle, "Employment Law - Individuals of the Year," 2017
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Perkins Coie Women's Forum, Co-Chair, 2016
- King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- Washington State Bar Association
- Loren Miller Bar Association (National Bar Association Affiliate)
- National Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Seattle Preparatory School Board of Trustees, Chair
- ArtsFund, Board of Trustees, Member
- Seattle Rotary Club, Member
Insights
News
Professional Experience
Experience
Hoag v. Microsoft
Represented Microsoft in a case alleging gender discrimination, violation of the Equal Pay Act, and retaliation. Plaintiff entered a voluntary nonsuit at the close of discovery.
Ross v. Borden Chemical Inc.
Six counts whistleblower/discrimination claim; five claims dismissed on summary judgment, defense judgment after trial on the remaining whistle-blower claim.
Cottle v. Qwest Communications Inc.
Hostile work environment sexual harassment and retaliation claim dismissed on summary judgment.
Engel v. First Choice Business Machines Inc.
Sexual harassment and Equal Pay claims dismissed on summary judgment.