“Geoff has represented me twice, through two job changes five years apart. I so valued his service and advice during the first transition that he was my go-to choice for the second. I tell him he’s as much a therapist as he is legal counsel—he took a genuine interest in my emotional well-being during a difficult and disruptive time, while providing me with outstanding legal guidance. Both moves were very successful and Geoff deserves much of the credit for that.” -B.R.
Geoff and AmyAnn are skilled in their ability to quickly get to the core of the issues, whether it is a legal, factual or human issue, in order to identify and implement strategies for resolving those issues. They are able to establish rapport with everyone involved, which allows them to avoid costly, frustrating, and unnecessary delays. Their abilities in turn allow their clients to focus on actively moving their governments and business operations forward with great peace of mind and confidence.
- Defended individual owner of closely-held business in litigation alleging sexual harassment/inappropriate touching.
- Assisted start-up marketing/social media venture in establishing human resources best practices, vendor and other key contract templates, employee recruiting, performance management and terminations.
- Defended technology manufacturing business in wage/hour (commission plan) and race discrimination litigation.
- Defended regional health/fitness business in multiple-plaintiff sexual harassment litigation.
- Defended national moving company in retaliation and disability discrimination litigation.
- Defended national bank in litigation involving allegations of age, disability and veteran status discrimination and harassment.
- While serving as Attorney General, AmyAnn was a driving force in an Indian Tribe to organize its internal government processes and extend its relationships with all levels of government, all while strengthening the Tribe’s inherent sovereignty.
- Renegotiated a Tribe’s Tribal-State Gaming Compactresulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings to the Tribe.
- Defended national financial institution in multiple matters brought by former investment services employees alleging violations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Defended independent/closely held family construction business in race harassment litigation that threatened to close the business.
- Defended national health care/hospital brand in various litigation matters involving allegations of EEO and wage and hour violations.
- Defended national women’s retail brand in litigation alleging race and national origin discrimination and retaliation.
- Defended national hotel and time-share brand in wage and hour class action brought by housekeeping staff.
- Defended live-entertainment business in wage and hour class action brought by entertainers working under piece-rate system.
- Defended tribal gaming operation in litigation initiated by the United States Department of Labor, alleging violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
- Defended tribal gaming operation and government in investigation initiated by the United States Department of Labor, alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Defended tribal gaming operation in investigation initiated by the National Labor Relations Board, alleging unfair labor practices.
- Developed a Tribal-State Joint Jurisdiction Court– only the second in the nation.
- Negotiated numerous Memorandum of Agreements with County Board of Supervisors.
- Defended tribal business entity in personal injury suit in state and tribal court.
- Established Legal Self-Help Center for underserved individuals.
- Investigated allegations of financial and other misconduct involving tribal and business leadership.
- Developed tribal laws and codes addressing land use, environmental protection, public utilities, cemeteries, Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances, general welfare, tribal courts and dispute resolution systems, business entities, economic development, and historic preservation.
- Coordinated tribal fee to trust applications for protection of sacred and other sensitive lands.
- Coordinated recruiting of Board of Directors for investment entity with control of more than $1Billion in assets.
- Facilitated recruiting of multiple C-level executives in various businesses in start-up and legacy contexts.
