Professional Biography
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Alletta Brenner Partner

  • Portland

    D +1.503.727.2076

    F +1.503.727.2222

    Portland

    1120 NW Couch Street, 10th Floor

    Portland, OR 97209-4128

    +1.503.727.2076

    ABrenner@Perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Experience

Emerging Technology Risk Assessment

U.S. and International Law
Prepared detailed analysis of potential liability risks and best practices to aid manufacturer and seller of internet-of-things (IoT) devices in development of policies for product labeling, warranties, and supplier contracts.

E-Commerce Service Provider Defense

State and federal courts across the United States
Defended e-commerce company nationwide in multiple product liability lawsuits arising from wide array of consumer products purchased using its online store.

Product Liability Advice

U.S. and International Law
Analyzed application of product liability law to autonomous and unmanned vehicles to aid supplier in development and implementation of risk mitigation strategy.

Wrongful Death Aviation Claim Defense

Various U.S. federal courts
Defended airplane manufacturer in wrongful death litigation arising from airplane crashes resulting in deaths of passengers and crew.

Consumer Product Manufacturer Defense

U.S. District Court for the District of Washington
Represented manufacturer of residential ventilation units in product liability litigation involving allegedly defective components resulting in fire at commercial property. Following removal to federal court, resolved all claims through very favorable settlement after establishing that subject product was sold outside of actionable time period for applicable statute of ultimate repose.

Trade Secret Misappropriation

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Represented technology company in lawsuit against former employees and competitor firm, asserting claims for breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and tortious interference arising out of former employee’s theft and use of client’s trade secrets in development of competing enterprise.

Relief for Family Seeking Asylum and Withholding of Removal

Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR)
Served as lead pro bono counsel in multiple cases before immigration court in Portland, Oregon, representing a Central American family fleeing persecution on account of race, political opinion, and membership in various particular social groups relating to gender and family relationship. Worked in collaboration with local and national organizations and obtained successful outcome in each case, resulting in grant of relief from removal.

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Education

  • Harvard Law School, J.D., 2014, Editor, Senior Board, Harvard Journal of Law & Gender
  • London School of Economics and Political Science, M.S., Human Rights, 2008
  • The University of Edinburgh, M.S., International and European Politics, 2007
  • University of Oregon, B.A., Women's and Gender Studies; History, magna cum laude, Marshall Scholarship, 2006