Aaron R. Doyer

Aaron Doyer advises and represents clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. In addition to traditional employment litigation and agency proceedings, he defends employers in complex, high-stakes class actions and represents clients in Washington courts at all levels, from pre-litigation negotiations through trial and appeal.

Aaron also has extensive experience navigating Washington's administrative procedure laws, frequently assisting clients with licensing, compliance, and judicial review of government agency decisions.

His experience spans a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, hospitality, refining, manufacturing, aerospace, and agriculture. Aaron also represents nonprofit organizations, universities, schools, and other entities outside the private sector.

Education

Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2021, cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law and Policy; Edward V. Sparer Fellowship

Western Washington University, B.A., 2012

Admissions

Washington

New York

Labor & Employment Litigation and Appeals

• Represents companies in class action disputes across all Washington state and federal courts, including defense against class certification in suits alleging meal and rest break violations, unpaid overtime, wage transparency violations, and other employment claims.
• Argued successful appeal before the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 2, on an issue of first impression in Washington State, resulting in a published opinion affirming the trial court’s decision to compel a contractor’s claims to arbitration.
• Briefed successful appeal of unions’ claim before the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, resulting in reversal of summary judgment entered against employer.
• Defended technology company and employees against claims for trade secret appropriation and confidentiality violations, achieving full dismissal of claims.
• Defended nonprofit organization against discrimination complaint brought by former worker, achieving summary dismissal of claims.
• Defended healthcare employers in COVID-19 vaccine-related disputes and litigation, including achieving summary dismissal of several employees’ claims for religious discrimination, and briefing and winning the subsequent appeal.
• Litigated on behalf of businesses against state agencies to remedy obstructions to apprenticeship licensing and other unlawful government actions.

Employment Advice & Counsel

• Counsels businesses regarding registration and compliance for apprenticeship programs licensed by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, including program development, representation in approval hearings, and rescission defense litigation.
• Advises multi-national corporation regarding disability-related matters, including complex disability accommodation issues and employee fitness-for-duty analyses.
• Analyzes and provides compliance advice regarding employee handbooks, procedures, and guidelines for local, national, and international businesses and non-profit corporations.
• Strategizes and provides advice to resolve conflicts between state and federal labor and employment laws.

Speaking Engagements

• Brooklyn Law School Public Service Award, 2021
• OATH Pro Bono Service Award, 2019

Professional

• New York City Bar Association Civil Court Committee, former Member