Todd A. Lyon

His expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including:

• Healthcare
• Beverage distribution
• Waste/recycling
• Food manufacturing
• Hospitality
• Construction
• Aerospace
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Cannabis
• Public sector

As a seasoned negotiator, Todd has successfully negotiated more than 100 pro-employer collective bargaining agreements. He is adept at developing and implementing robust strike contingency and contract implementation plans in the event a deal cannot be reached. His strategic focus on employee engagement enables him to guide clients through union organizing campaigns making third-party representation unnecessary. When litigation becomes unavoidable, Todd leverages his extensive experience to achieve superior results in hundreds of arbitrations, addressing a wide range of issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, union security, and interest arbitration. Additionally, Todd has conducted labor board hearings and federal litigation on matters including representation, unfair labor practices, work jurisdiction disputes, sympathy strikes, federal labor preemption, and unit clarifications. 

Todd is also a sought-after speaker and educator, sharing his insights at industry conferences, legal education programs, and client training sessions. His contributions to the field include serving as a Chapter Editor of The Developing Labor Law (since 1998) as well as Oregon's public sector labor law treatise. Certified by the American Arbitration Association as an Employment Law Arbitrator, Todd is recognized for his ability to conduct fair and efficient hearings, drawing on his extensive litigation experience.

Todd's commitment to excellence and his practical problem-solving skills have earned him accolades from peers and clients alike, making him a trusted advisor in the ever-evolving landscape of labor and employment law. He has recently been recognized in prestigious trade publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, and The Best Lawyers in America.