Qualifications:
• HR Executive & Labor Relations Experience (25+ yrs.)
• HR Industry Experience (40+ yrs.)
• Employment Attorney
Specialization Focus:
• Employment/Labor Disputes
• Human Resources
• Labor & Employee Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• ADA, Disability
• Labor Contract Negotiations/Administration
• Title VII (Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation)
• Equal Pay Act/Pay Equity
• Wage & Hour Compliance
• Workplace Torts
• ERISA
• WARN Act
• Compensation & Benefits
• Wrongful Termination
Number of years as an expert: 6
Number of times retained, deposed, testimony: 20+
• HR Executive & Labor Relations Experience (25+ yrs.)
• HR Industry Experience (40+ yrs.)
• Employment Attorney
Specialization Focus:
• Employment/Labor Disputes
• Human Resources
• Labor & Employee Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• ADA, Disability
• Labor Contract Negotiations/Administration
• Title VII (Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation)
• Equal Pay Act/Pay Equity
• Wage & Hour Compliance
• Workplace Torts
• ERISA
• WARN Act
• Compensation & Benefits
• Wrongful Termination
Number of years as an expert: 6
Number of times retained, deposed, testimony: 20+
Randy M. Stedman is a recognized HR executive, consultant, expert witness and labor/employment attorney. In addition to his work as an expert, he consults to public and private
sector organizations in all aspects of human resources, public sector labor relations, employment law, HR policies/procedures, labor contract negotiations, change management,
executive search, organizational effectiveness, employee relations and disability accommodation.
Mr. Stedman has both public and private sector industry experience, including financial services, electric utilities, retail, healthcare, business process outsourcing, public transportation,
professional services, higher education and software/IT companies. His human resources expertise includes executive compensation, salary administration, benefits program design/
cost control, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and HR mergers/acquisitions due diligence. He has also managed all functional aspects of human resources, including
safety, payroll, strategic planning, and corporate reorganizations.
Mr. Stedman provides unbiased expert opinions, assessments, reports, research, depositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in state and federal courts.
He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the facts of each case.
Mr. Stedman is an invaluable asset to attorneys while navigating employment law, public sector labor relations and HR related disputes.
In addition to serving as an expert, he is sought after for case strategy and consulting. His diverse experience as a labor/employment attorney, HR executive,
and expert witness enables him to deliver clear and concise opinions, ensuring that complex employment law and industry terminology is translated into concepts easily understood
by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, he is highly proficient in evaluating the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data and opinions, which
increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
• Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D. (1989)
• California State University, M.S. (1985)
• California State University, B.A, Magna Cum Laude (1975)
Professional Development:
Mr. Stedman regularly attends CLE and industry conferences, meetings and symposiums to remain current in developing trends.
Licensure & Certifications:
• Oregon State Bar Association # 893669 (1989)
Professional Experience:
• Workplace Practices Group, Founding Principal (2018-Present)
• TriMet, Executive Committee, Executive Director, Labor Relations & Human Resources (2011-2018)
• Workplace Practices Group, Founding Principal (2002-2011)
• Chelan County Public Utility District, Executive Committee, Executive Manager, Human Resources Group (2004-2009)
• Concera Corporation (FleetBoston Financial Corp.), Executive Committee, Vice President, Human Resources & In-House Counsel (2000-2002)
• Copeland Lumber Yards, Inc., Executive Committee, Vice President, Human Resources & Legal Affairs (1991-2000)
• Miller Nash LLP, Attorney at Law (1989-1991)
• Texas Commerce Bank, Senior Vice President, Vice President, (1981-1986)
• Systematics, Inc., (Alltel Financial Information Services), Manager of Corporate Relations, Corporate Recruiting Manager (1978-1981)
• Personnel Resources Corporation, Executive Recruiter (1976-1978)
Professional Appointments:
• MECHdata, Inc., Board of Advisors (Past)
• Northwest EEO/Affirmative Action Association (Past)
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Board of Trustees-Oregon Chapter (Past)
• Oregon State Bar Committee for Unlawful Practice of Law, Past Committee Member
Professional Associations:
• Association of Workplace Investigators
• Society for Human Resources Management
Academic Appointments & Teaching:
• Adjunct Faculty, Keller Graduate School of Management (2002-2003)
• Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix (2003)
Publications:
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, Evans v. Jeff D: Putting Private Attorneys General on Waiver,& Vanderbilt Law Review 1273 (1988)
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, “Baseball and the Antitrust Laws: An Arbitrated Impasse (Microform Publications, U. of Oregon (1984)
see also Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, & Attraction, Retention, and Engagement of a Diverse Management Workforce:
Analysis, Findings and Recommended Commitments, TriMet (2018)
Awards & Recognition:
• National Public Employee Labor Relations Association, “Pacesetter Award” for Innovative Leadership (2016)
• Oregon Public Employee Labor Relations Association, “Pacesetter Award” for Innovative Leadership (2015)
• Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review (1988-1989)
• Three American Jurisprudence Awards, Including Legal Writing, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988-1989)
• Associate Justice, Moot Court Board, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988-1989)
• National Moot Court Finals; “Best Brief,” National Moot Court Regionals, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988)
• Johnson & Swanson Appellate Advocacy Scholarship, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988)
• Vanderbilt University School of Law Scholarship for Outstanding Contributions (1988)
sector organizations in all aspects of human resources, public sector labor relations, employment law, HR policies/procedures, labor contract negotiations, change management,
executive search, organizational effectiveness, employee relations and disability accommodation.
Mr. Stedman has both public and private sector industry experience, including financial services, electric utilities, retail, healthcare, business process outsourcing, public transportation,
professional services, higher education and software/IT companies. His human resources expertise includes executive compensation, salary administration, benefits program design/
cost control, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and HR mergers/acquisitions due diligence. He has also managed all functional aspects of human resources, including
safety, payroll, strategic planning, and corporate reorganizations.
Mr. Stedman provides unbiased expert opinions, assessments, reports, research, depositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in state and federal courts.
He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the facts of each case.
Mr. Stedman is an invaluable asset to attorneys while navigating employment law, public sector labor relations and HR related disputes.
In addition to serving as an expert, he is sought after for case strategy and consulting. His diverse experience as a labor/employment attorney, HR executive,
and expert witness enables him to deliver clear and concise opinions, ensuring that complex employment law and industry terminology is translated into concepts easily understood
by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, he is highly proficient in evaluating the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data and opinions, which
increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
• Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D. (1989)
• California State University, M.S. (1985)
• California State University, B.A, Magna Cum Laude (1975)
Professional Development:
Mr. Stedman regularly attends CLE and industry conferences, meetings and symposiums to remain current in developing trends.
Licensure & Certifications:
• Oregon State Bar Association # 893669 (1989)
Professional Experience:
• Workplace Practices Group, Founding Principal (2018-Present)
• TriMet, Executive Committee, Executive Director, Labor Relations & Human Resources (2011-2018)
• Workplace Practices Group, Founding Principal (2002-2011)
• Chelan County Public Utility District, Executive Committee, Executive Manager, Human Resources Group (2004-2009)
• Concera Corporation (FleetBoston Financial Corp.), Executive Committee, Vice President, Human Resources & In-House Counsel (2000-2002)
• Copeland Lumber Yards, Inc., Executive Committee, Vice President, Human Resources & Legal Affairs (1991-2000)
• Miller Nash LLP, Attorney at Law (1989-1991)
• Texas Commerce Bank, Senior Vice President, Vice President, (1981-1986)
• Systematics, Inc., (Alltel Financial Information Services), Manager of Corporate Relations, Corporate Recruiting Manager (1978-1981)
• Personnel Resources Corporation, Executive Recruiter (1976-1978)
Professional Appointments:
• MECHdata, Inc., Board of Advisors (Past)
• Northwest EEO/Affirmative Action Association (Past)
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Board of Trustees-Oregon Chapter (Past)
• Oregon State Bar Committee for Unlawful Practice of Law, Past Committee Member
Professional Associations:
• Association of Workplace Investigators
• Society for Human Resources Management
Academic Appointments & Teaching:
• Adjunct Faculty, Keller Graduate School of Management (2002-2003)
• Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix (2003)
Publications:
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, Evans v. Jeff D: Putting Private Attorneys General on Waiver,& Vanderbilt Law Review 1273 (1988)
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, “Baseball and the Antitrust Laws: An Arbitrated Impasse (Microform Publications, U. of Oregon (1984)
see also Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection
• Randy M. Stedman, Author, & Attraction, Retention, and Engagement of a Diverse Management Workforce:
Analysis, Findings and Recommended Commitments, TriMet (2018)
Awards & Recognition:
• National Public Employee Labor Relations Association, “Pacesetter Award” for Innovative Leadership (2016)
• Oregon Public Employee Labor Relations Association, “Pacesetter Award” for Innovative Leadership (2015)
• Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review (1988-1989)
• Three American Jurisprudence Awards, Including Legal Writing, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988-1989)
• Associate Justice, Moot Court Board, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988-1989)
• National Moot Court Finals; “Best Brief,” National Moot Court Regionals, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988)
• Johnson & Swanson Appellate Advocacy Scholarship, Vanderbilt University School of Law (1988)
• Vanderbilt University School of Law Scholarship for Outstanding Contributions (1988)
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