 Linda
J. Johnson
Member
907-272-9631
Fax: 907-272-9586
Anchorage, AK
Practice Areas
Labor and Employment
Civil Litigation
Education
University of Denver College of Law—Juris Doctorate
(1989)
Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon--BA English cum
laude (1985)
Eberhardt-Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
(1983-1984) (no degree)
Experience
Ms. Johnson practices labor and employment law. She has
represented management interests and has worked with
multiple unions. Ms. Johnson worked for the Municipality
of Anchorage, Department of Law, Civil Division, for
five years, specifically representing the Police
Department and the Employment Relations Department. She
currently litigates in various arenas, including state
and federal court, before administrative hearing
officers, employment compliance agencies, and in
arbitration. Ms. Johnson has successfully handled
numerous labor and employment matters with employment
and constitutional issues in state and federal court,
tried cases in state court, as well as in administrative
hearings, and filed appeals. Her labor and employment
practice includes municipalities and private companies,
and she takes both plaintiff’s and defense cases in
labor and employment matters, bringing a balanced
perspective to her work. Ms. Johnson has served as the
City and Borough of Sitka Employee Relations Hearing
Officer for several years.
Significant Appellate Decisions
Disability Law Center of Alaska, Inc. v. North Star,
2008 WL 853639 (Alaska 2008)
Gregg v. Municipality of Anchorage, 101 P.3d 181 (Alaska
2004)
Holding v. Municipality of Anchorage, 63 P.3d 248
(Alaska 2003)
DeNardo v. Municipality of Anchorage, 43 Fed.Appx. 120
(9th Cir. 2002) (civil rights case involving the city
jail)
DeNardo v. Smith, 43 Fed.Appx. 118 (9th Cir. 2002)
(civil rights case involving the use of a police dog)
Tukle v. Amerada Hess Corp. 1992 WL 12550202 (Alaska
1992) (Native allotment)
Admissions
Ms. Johnson is admitted to practice in Alaska and before
the United States District Court for the District of
Alaska.
Affiliations
Anchorage Youth Court Board of Directors (2007-present)
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