Abby Fitts advises and represents employers in a wide range of employment law issues and litigations. As a resident of Independence, Oregon, Abby is passionate about helping in her own community and serving employers in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Prior to attending law school, Abby served in the United States Navy for 10 years. She also ran a bakery on her family’s farm in Independence. While in law school, Abby had the opportunity to advise and work with small business owners. After concluding her time at Willamette University College of Law, Abby worked at a business law firm in Oregon as an employment and litigation attorney. She then started her own practice serving employers in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Throughout her career, Abby has been very active in her local community and beyond. She serves as a board member for several organizations, including Oregon AgFest, the Oregon State Bar Agriculture Law Section, the Monmouth-Independence Community Foundation, the West Point Parents Club of Oregon and Southwest Washington and the Friends of Seoul Foreign School. Abby is a frequent speaker on employment law matters and enjoys giving individualized training to employers. Outside of her legal practice, Abby loves spending time with her family, pretending to work in her garden and hanging out with her 2 donkeys, Eeyore and Dexter.  

Representative Matters

Professional Experience & Affiliations

• Willamette University College of Law: Attorney Mentor (2017-2020)

• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (2018-present)

• Advocate and Representative for clients of S.A.B.L.E. House, 2018-2024

• Court Appointed Special Advocate for Polk County, Oregon, 2018-2024

Honors

Civic Activities

• Oregon Ag Fest: Board Member, Secretary (2017-present)

• Oregon State Bar Agriculture Law Section, Chair-Elect (2023-present)

• Oregon State Bar Labor & Employment Law Section, member (2017-present)

• Monmouth-Independence Community Foundation, Secretary (2022-present)

• West Point Parents Club of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Secretary (2023-present)

• Friends of Seoul Foreign School, Secretary (2022-present)

• Strategic Economic Development Corporation, member (2020-present)

• The Gate Youth Association, Vice President (2021-2024)

• Polk County Clay Target League, Secretary (2020-2024)

• Oregon AgLink, member (2018-2021)

Representative Presentations

• Oregon Farm Bureau: “How to Prepare for I-9 Audits and Immigration Enforcement Action,” , Presenter (2/19/25)

• Portland Chapter SHRM: “Preparing for Immigration Enforcement Action in the Workplace,” Presenter (2/26/25)

• Barran Liebman Webinar: “How Employers Can Prepare for ICE Audits & Inspection,” Presenter (2/6/25)

• “Employer Do’s and Don’ts for 2022,” Presenter with Oregon Farm Bureau to the Chemeketa Agribusiness Management Class, 2022 and 2023

• “Employment Law for Businesses,” Willamette University College of Law Business Law Clinic (2018-2021)

• “Employing in the Age of Covid-19,” Willamette University WU Stream, May 2020

• “Performance Evaluations for Busy Employers,” at the Willamette Heritage Center, 2019

• “Employment Law “Tapas” – A Little Bit of Everything for Employers,” Presentation to SAIF attorneys, Nov 2022 and 2023

• “Employment Laws for CPA Advisors,” May 2024 to the Oregon Society of CPAs

Representative Publications

• “Guidance for Employers Navigating Recent Executive Orders on Immigration,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, February 3, 2025

• “Does My Company Really Need an Employee Handbook?” Daily Journal of Commerce, January 23, 2025