Tara A. Walker

Tara A. Walker


Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A.

Recognized since 2021

Portland, Maine

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law - Management

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Tara practices in all areas of labor and employment law, providing counsel and representation to employers throughout northern New England. Tara has a strong litigation background with experience in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies involving:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • The Rehabilitation Act
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • The Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA)
  • The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
  • Unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secret laws

In her broad management-side labor and employment practice, Tara advises employers on all aspects of employment issues in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave and the CARES Act, including the Paycheck Protection Program and other stimulus measures.

Prior to joining Bernstein Shur, Tara was the former Legal & Policy Director of the ACLU of Alaska, where she created and managed a full legal docket from scratch, while simultaneously crafting and managing a lobbying program on the federal, state, and local levels as their chief lobbyist. She now leverages her years of experience as a successful communicator to advocate on behalf of employers, providing thoughtful, balanced advice—all while keeping the mission on its course.

Location
  • West Tower
    100 Middle Street
    P.O. Box 9729
    Portland, ME 04104-5029
Education
  • Tulane University, JD, graduated 2012
  • Central European University, LL.M., graduated 2008
  • Georgetown University, BA, graduated 2007
Bar Admissions
  • Maine, State of Maine
  • Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Alaska, State of Alaska
Court Admissions
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management

Publications

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