Catharine Morisset

Catharine Morisset is a litigation partner in the firm's Seattle office, representing local and national employers in litigation in state and federal courts, on appeal, and before the EEOC and similar state agencies. She defends employers across the spectrum of employment litigation, including discrimination, equal pay, wage-and-hour, leave, and trade secret disputes. Working closely with clients from the outset, Catharine develops strategies for successful resolutions, such as a preventative audit, meticulous plaintiff’s deposition, motion to dismiss, mediation, or trial.

Catharine has significant experience defending employment-related class actions under Washington’s Minimum Wage Act, the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, and laws related to outside employment policies and noncompetition agreements.