Vera E. Warren
About Vera
Vera Warren is a civil litigator who represents employers in employment litigation involving discrimination, wrongful termination, ADA, and other workplace claims, including matters before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). She also handles commercial litigation, professional liability, and legal malpractice matters. Vera represents clients ranging from local businesses to national corporations, with a focus on achieving fair, practical, and effective outcomes in complex disputes.
Before joining Miller Nash, Vera practiced at a litigation firm in the Pacific Northwest. Previously, Vera practiced at two large national law firms, where she represented clients in diverse civil litigation matters. She also served for two years as a judicial clerk for the Oregon Court of Appeals, gaining valuable insight into appellate advocacy and judicial decision-making. Earlier in her career, Vera worked at a boutique law firm handling criminal defense and a variety of civil litigation cases, developing strong courtroom and client advocacy skills.
Activities
- Oregon Women Lawyers, Member
- Leadership Committee, Member, 2016-present
- Oregon State Bar, Member
- Constitutional Law, Executive Committee, Member and Secretary, 2021–2024
- Oregon Chapter of the National Bar Association (OC-NBA), Board Member, 2024-present
- Girls Build, Inc., Board Member and Secretary, 2022-2025
- Cambodian America Community of Oregon, Board Member, 2018-2026
- Oregon Historical Society, Cabinet Member, 2019-2025
- American Constitution Society, Board Member, 2021-2024
- NAACP, Education Committee, Member, 2015-2018
Outside the Office
When she is not working, Vera enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, most often immersed in basketball or gymnastics.