Andrea has worked with local governments, police departments, housing authorities, special districts and public universities to develop relationships built on integrity and transparency. She provides experienced litigation defense to these entities and their employees in federal and state court, and she gives them comprehensive advice in the areas of employment practices, public records and meetings, and government ethics. Andrea also conducts workplace investigations in response to employee complaints or threatened litigation. Andrea understands the complexities of public representation and provides valuable strategic advice in the areas of messaging, ethical considerations, and policy development.
A native Oregonian, Andrea strives to incorporate her respect for nature, her love of adventure, and her loyalty to those she holds close in both her professional and her personal life. Andrea and her Hutchinson Cox colleagues make equity, diversity, and sustainability the cornerstones of their practice. Andrea embraces technology and innovation in her practice to provide the most efficient, earth-friendly, and valuable service possible for her clients. Her devotion to her clients is evident as she goes beyond the norm to ensure their every interest is protected and their objectives are achieved. Andrea and her husband Andrew instill these same values in their three children, working together to make each other and their community healthier and more cohesive.