Laurie L. Johnston Gordon & Rees, Seattle, WA Laurie L. JohnstonLaurie L. Johnston is a partner at Gordon & Rees LLP. Laurie's practice focuses on defense of employers inemployment litigation and preventive employment counseling.Laurie has litigated a broad range of subjects, including claims for employment discrimination and harassment,class actions, defamation, wage and hour violations, FMLA compliance, employee disability andother workplace legal issues. She has also defended charges and suits brought before the EEOC, the WashingtonHuman Rights Commission and Labor & Industries.Laurie devotes the remainder of her practice to providing general advice to employers on a full range ofworkplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, terminations, the FMLA and the ADA. She alsohelps employers prevent problems by developing policies, forms, practices and training that address boththe employer's legal needs and its business realities.[January 2012]