Common Signs You’re Being Sexually Harassed at Work (And What to Do Next)
Sexual harassment in the workplace doesn’t always look like what you see on TV. It isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t have to involve physical
Robert is the founder of Meyer Employment Law, an employment law firm based in Portland, Oregon, representing employees in all state and federal courts in Oregon. Robert has over a decade of employment litigation experience. He has served as lead trial attorney in over 20 jury trials.
Robert is the founder of Meyer Employment Law, an employment law firm based in Portland, Oregon, representing employees in all state and federal courts in Oregon. Robert has over a decade of employment litigation experience. He has served as lead trial attorney in over 20 jury trials. Prior to starting his own practice representing employees, Robert practiced employment law at Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest employment-focused law firms in the country.
Since 2013, Robert has devoted his practice to pursuing employment law claims on behalf of employees. Robert has successfully represented Oregon employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination cases in both state and federal court.
Robert received his B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley in 1998 and his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2004. Robert has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2005 and the Oregon State Bar since 2008. Robert is admitted to the Oregon District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Robert has presented on employment law topics to lawyers at the Oregon State Bar Employment Law Section and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Robert co-authored the chapter on employment law in the Oregon State Bar Barbooks, Alternative Dispute Resolution practice guide.
Robert’s community activities include serving on the board of the Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger, an organization that has raised over $2.5 million to support hunger relief efforts by the Oregon Food Bank. Robert also serves as a mentor for new members of the Oregon State Bar through its mentorship program.
Robert lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two children. When he’s not working, Robert spends most of his time driving his children to their various events. He also enjoys running, snowboarding, and visiting the Oregon coast with his family.
Mike Owens has been fighting for the legal rights of workers for nearly 15 years. From his experience growing up as a gay kid in the Deep South and Mountain West, and his years coaching international student debaters at Oregon State, Mike developed a passion for protecting the rights of vulnerable people. As a civil rights and employment discrimination attorney, he champions victims of unlawful biases in the workplace, including animus due to disability, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. He also helps employees vindicate their rights to report legal and safety violations, take medical leave, and receive fair pay and equal treatment.
Mike was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and went to high school and college in Montana and Wyoming. He is dedicated to helping employees who have experienced unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation at work because he believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity in the workplace.
While in college at the University of Wyoming, Mike was a national champion in parliamentary debate. After earning his master’s degree at Oregon State, Mike graduated magna cum laude from Willamette University College of Law, where he served a law review editor. Mike also teaches college courses as an adjunct instructor, and in his spare time, he enjoys trivia, cooking, and staring at maps.
Holly became a lawyer with one clear goal: to stand alongside working people and make sure they have a voice. She believes everyone deserves a workplace where respect is the norm and harassment and discrimination have no place. Before law school, Holly worked with individuals with brain injuries, an experience that shaped her approach to the law and strengthened her commitment to helping people navigate challenges with dignity and compassion. That same dedication now drives her work as an attorney—building trusting relationships, making sure clients feel heard, and advocating fiercely on their behalf. Holly loves digging into the details of litigation and rolling up her sleeves to fight for her clients. Outside the office, she’s an avid antique collector and devoted dog enthusiast who believes life is best lived with curiosity and a sense of humor.
Sharia Mayfield’s passion for anti-discrimination work stems from her desire to ensure vulnerable voices are heard. As an Arab-American Muslim and daughter of an immigrant mother, Sharia believes that equity begins with fair earning potential for all.
Sharia Mayfield, born and raised in Oregon, has a BA in creative writing from Stanford and a JD from Georgetown. She worked for two years as an intelligence and national security advisor to US Senator Ron Wyden before joining the Oregon Department of Justice as a lawyer in both the Trial And Appellate divisions for nearly two years. Switching to the private sector, she realized her passion for workers’ rights. Sharia also teaches privacy law at Willamette Law, has run for office, and enjoys sauntering around in her free time.
Sexual harassment in the workplace doesn’t always look like what you see on TV. It isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t have to involve physical
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