Karen O’Kasey’s trial practice focuses on defending employers and medical professionals in state and federal courts in both Oregon and Washington. She has represented employers in all types of employment discrimination claims brought in federal and state court.
In addition to defending private employers, Ms. O’Kasey has extensive experience defending municipalities against all types of tort claims, including Section 1983 claims, First Amendment claims, and public accommodation claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ms. O’Kasey’s medical negligence practice focuses primarily on defending medical professionals involved in pharmaceutical or medical device litigation.
PRACTICE EMPHASIS
- Employment Defense
- Medical Malpractice Defense
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECHES- Trial Skills
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 18th Annual Litigation Institute, 2011 - Oregon Pleadings and Parties: Tips and Traps for the Unwary
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2010 - OEC 104 In The Wake of Marcum v. Adventist Health
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Annual Convention, 2009 - Trial Advocacy in Action
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 16th Annual Litigation Institute, 2009 - Trial Evidence in Employment and Civil Rights Cases
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2007 - Discovery and Punitive Damages Motions
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2007 - Practical Considerations in Using Expert Witnesses
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 12th Annual Litigation Institute, 2005 - Powerful Motion Practice-Discovery Motions
Oregon State Bar CLE Program, 2004 - Oregon Civil Pleading and Practice, Chapter on Interpleader
Oregon State Bar Publication, 1998 - Oregon Damages, Chapter on Damages in Admiralty
Oregon State Bar Publication, 1990, 1992, 1995 - An In-Depth Look at Title I of the ADA
Oregon State Bar Americans with Disabilities Act CLE Program, 1996, 1997 - Dentist Benefits Insurance Company
Risk Management Instructor, 1994 – 2002
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 
