Suzanne Kelly Michael

(2022-2025)

• Tried a case to a jury in the Federal District Court in Spokane, Washington. The EEOC had sued the client and was demanding monetary payment and a nationwide consent decree, to which the client was unwilling to agree. Shortly before closing arguments, the Judge agreed that the EEOC had failed to make their prima facie case, and the Court granted a directed verdict in favor of our client, dismissing the case in its entirety.

• Won a complete defense verdict (including attorney’s fees and costs) for a medical practice in a multi-day arbitration involving a former partner’s claims of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and breach of contract. Several million dollars were at stake.
• Won a unanimous jury verdict after a two-week trial for a large southern city that was sued by police officers claiming more than $150 million in overtime pay.
• Won complete summary judgment defending a technology company against a high-value, termination claim made by an employee working remotely from another country.
• Won a unanimous jury verdict for a boat company against claims of negligent misconduct. The jury required only one hour to decide the case after a two-week trial.
• Won a complete defense verdict after a seven-day arbitration involving a “back office” medical practice that terminated its CFO for incompetence.