Overview
Alaina Harrington is a litigation attorney who represents clients through every stage of the litigation process. Her practice centers on complex commercial disputes, including conflicts among business owners, contract breaches, business torts, and fiduciary duty claims. Alaina is known for her meticulous approach—she immerses herself in each case, uncovering critical details that drive strategy and results.
Alaina advises clients across a broad spectrum of industries, with particular experience in healthcare and agribusiness. Drawing on her background as general counsel, Alaina translates intricate legal issues into clear, actionable guidance tailored to her clients’ business goals.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Alaina served as general counsel to mission-driven organizations in the healthcare industry and advised business executives on governance and compliance issues, workplace disputes, and strategic affiliations.
Education
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 2022, summa cum laude (ranked #1 in class); Executive Board, Idaho Law Review
University of Idaho, B.A., International Development, Spanish, 2017
Admissions
Idaho
Utah
Languages
- Spanish
Experience
Litigation & Investigations
- Represented clients defrauded by business partners, vendors, and third parties in complex commercial schemes
- Successfully filed and argued pretrial motions for punitive damages in cases involving fraud and egregious misconduct
- Represented various clients in relation to COVID-19-related government funding, including issues related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program
- Secured favorable summary judgment rulings in cases spanning from defamation to partition actions
- Obtained preliminary injunction to protect client interests in urgent commercial matters
- Represented various clients under government investigation for violation of False Claims Act
Employment
- Successfully defended clients against charges of discrimination and retaliation before the Idaho Human Rights Commission
- Conducted internal investigations of workplace harassment in healthcare and higher-education settings
- Counseled employers through employee termination, leave issues, disability and reasonable accommodation process, and wage issues
- Drafted and negotiated employment contracts, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions
Appeals
- Successfully overturned property tax exemption ruling on appeal before Idaho Supreme Court, resulting in complete property tax exemption to non-profit organization
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “Third Time’s a Charm: The Case for Ban the Box Legislation in Idaho,” 58 Idaho L. Rev. 288, 2022
Recognition
- Up & Coming Lawyer, Idaho Business Review Leaders in Law, 2023
- Faculty Award for Legal Achievement, University of Idaho College of Law, 2022
- Alumni Award for Excellence, University of Idaho College of Law, 2021
- Alumni Award for Excellence, University of Idaho, 2017
Affiliations
Professional
- American Bar Association, Member
- Idaho State Bar, Member