Chloe Nakaya

Chloe Nakaya is an associate attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department. At Ballard Spahr, Chloe works on government investigations, administrative appeals, commercial contract disputes, construction matters, and other complex business litigation. Chloe assists on class action matters, including retail, data privacy, and wage and hour class actions. Chloe also supports employers in navigating workplace disputes to achieve pragmatic solutions. If litigation arises, Chloe has experience litigating employment disputes, including wrongful termination and discrimination claims. Chloe represents clients ranging from national corporations to local Oregon enterprises in both state and federal courts.

During law school, Chloe served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Thomas Renn of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon, gaining valuable insight into judicial decision-making and the financial realities of running a business. Chloe’s writing skills are grounded in editorial experience with the Oregon Law Review and Oregon State Bar's Debtor-Creditor Section. Chloe’s time as a Lew and Ann Williams Business Law fellow gave her the ability to navigate complex areas of a rapidly changing legal landscape.

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with her wife—often walking the dog or working toward their annual reading goals.