Overview

Jacqueline E. Houser is a thoughtful counselor and proactive problem solver. Jacqueline has extensive experience representing employers of all sizes in litigation in both state and federal court in the Pacific Northwest.

Jacqueline also provides advice and counseling to employers on an extensive variety of workplace issues, including best practices for avoiding litigation and on employee-related policies and procedures, including performing handbook analysis for compliance with state and federal laws, and advising on discipline and termination decisions.

Focus Areas

Discrimination and HarassmentLeaves of Absence and Disability AccommodationPolicies, Procedures and HandbooksHiring, Performance Management and Termination

Professional & Community Affiliations

Vice Chair, Employment Practice Group

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Speaking Engagements

PDX Breakfast Briefing: Paid Leave Oregon and 2023 Oregon Employment Law Legislative Update

Portland, OR

September 13, 2023

An Interactive Presentation on the Interactive Process: Best Practices for Accommodating Disabilities in the Workplace

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries’ Annual Employment Law Conference

November 9, 2022

Introduction to Employment Law: Hiring, Firing and Administrative Oversight

Multnomah Bar Association’s Employment Law Series

September 22, 2022

Education

  • J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 2015
  • B.A., University of Oregon, 2010

Bar Admission

Oregon
Washington

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon