Charlotte Hodde focuses her practice on representing employers and management in employment litigation. Charlotte regularly advises on employment issues, including compliance with California, Oregon, and federal employment laws.  Charlotte began her career with clerkships for judges in the United States District Court, both in California and Oregon.  Charlotte now uses her experience to guarantee clients receive the best possible outcome by advancing their priorities tenaciously. 

Charlotte also provides proactive advice and counsel with the aim of crafting solutions that suit clients’ particular workplaces and unique business goals.  She specializes in navigating tricky leave situations, including under the California Family Rights Act, California Pregnancy Disability Leave, California Paid Sick Leave, the Oregon Family Leave Act, Family Medical Leave Act, the ADA, and Oregon Sick Time.  Charlotte’s dedication to her clients has been recognized by Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine, which has designated her as a “Rising Star”. 

Charlotte graduated from University of Oregon Law School.  While in school, she served two years as a managing editor for the Oregon Law Review and received the Maxine Lee Award for editorial excellence.  Years working as a lobbyist in the California State Legislature make Charlotte a loyal and resourceful advocate, and she brings that passion to her community work.  She had been an active board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Portland since 2017.