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CLEMENS H. BARNES
Graham & Dunn
Pier 70
2801 Alaskan Way ~ Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98121-1128
Phone:  206.340.9681
Fax:  206.340.9599
eMail:  cbarnes@grahamdunn.com

Professional Experience
Re-joined Graham & Dunn, 2005
Perkins Coie, 2000-2005
Lane Powell, 1998-2000
Bogle & Gates, 1993-1998
Graham & Dunn, 1972-1993
United States Marine Corps, Captain (JAG), 1969 - 1972

Admitted to Practice: Washington, 1969; United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals: Ninth Circuit; United States District Courts: Western District of Washington, Eastern District of Washington; Court of Military Appeals

Clem heads Graham & Dunn’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator in employment and other civil litigation matters.

Clem has a general litigation background, but for the past 20 years has concentrated on labor & employment law, including emphasis on employment law compliance and litigation, union-management issues, employee discipline and termination, employment discrimination, sexual/racial harassment, wage and hour compliance and litigation, government contractor obligations and employment contracts (including non-compete agreements).

Clem is an active speaker and writer on employment law topics. He was an Adjust Professor (Employment Discrimination) At Seattle University Law School from 2001-04.

Professional and Community Activities
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators
Washington State Bar Association, Executive Board, Labor & Employment Law Section

Recognition
Chambers USA, "American's Leading Lawyer for Business"
Hilighted in "Best Lawyers in America"
Washington Law & Politics "Super Lawyer"

Education
J.D., University of Washington, 1969
       Editorial Board Member,Washington Law Review, 1968-1969
B.A., Economics, University of Washington, 1966

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