Sharon W. Ng

Experience

Sharon has worked with her clients to draft policy and standards of procedure in an effort to create a work environment that remains compliant with applicable law while allowing employees to thrive and be productive.

Sharon has experience in high level and sensitive employment investigations and in representing legislative bodies and key witnesses with respect to independent investigations of individual legislative members.

She has obtained injunctions to stop trade secret and confidential information theft on an expedient basis and understands the necessity to move quickly and efficiently.

Sharon's experience also includes tort-related business disputes, including tortious interference with business expectancies, negligence, and related claims.

In an effort to preempt litigation, Sharon counsels and trains human resources professionals on employment law issues and compliance.

She represents clients in Arizona state and federal court and in arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and other arbitral forums, and has experience representing clients in appellate matters before the Arizona Court of Appeals.

Sharon counsels clients about feasible ways in which to engage in business on tribal land in order to promote beneficial economic relationships.

Sharon has held Tribal Human Resource Professional certification through the National Native American Human Resources Association and has presented on emerging topics in this area.

Prior to joining the firm, Sharon developed her legal skills as a judicial law clerk for Judge John C. Gemmill (ret.), Arizona Court of Appeals Division 1.

Sharon has served as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County, Arizona and is a member of the Arizona State Bar Civil Practice and Procedure Rules committee.

This prioritization of diversity and inclusion is a part of Sharon's professional development and community building. She is a Past President of the Arizona Asian American Bar Association where she has chaired subcommittees to develop programming to increase diversity and inclusion within the Arizona legal community. She also served as the firm's co-chair of the Attorneys of Color Employee Resource Group and is the co-chair of the firm's Litigation Associates Division.

News

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, Soft Skills Workshop, Advanced Scholars at the Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law, February 2023

Panelist, "Checking in on the 2017 and 2018 Changes to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide for Civil Practitioners," State Bar of Arizona CLE, January 2020

Co-presenter, "Not in My Office: Confronting Workplace Harassment and Bullying," National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Conference, November 2019

Co-presenter, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How the 2017 and 2018 Civil Rules Changes are Impacting Litigation," State Bar of Arizona CLE, January 2019

Co-presenter, “The Law of the Land: Recent Legal Decisions & Hot Topics Affecting Tribal Employers,” The 2018 REDW Tribal Finance & Leadership Conference, November 2018

National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) annual conference at the Arizona Grand September 2018

• Panelist, September 2018, "Native American Labor & Employment Law Updates"
• Panelist, September 2018, "Conflicts of Law: What To Do When Federal Agencies Come Knocking"
• Panelist, September 2018, "Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace"

Presenter, "Washington Update: Impacts of the Trump Era on Indian Country," REDW Tribal Finance & Leadership Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 2017

Presenter, "Importance of Job Descriptions" and "Tribal Law Update," National Native American Human Resources Association Annual Conference, Cherokee, North Carolina, September 2017

Moderator, “Running for Public Office 101: Your Hands-On Guide to Public Office,” Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders 3rd Annual Dynamics of Leadership Conference, Chandler, AZ, July 2017

Panelist, "Navigating Generational Shift & Millennials in the Workforce," Legalweek West, San Francisco, California, June 2017

Presenter, "New Challenges for HR in 2017 and Tribal Law Update," Stinson Leonard Street HR Seminar, Phoenix, Arizona, February 2017

Panelist, "Labor and Employment Law Changes: How Will This Impact Sovereign Immunity?" REDW Tribal Finance & Leader Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 2015

Panelist, "Go Green, Save Green," Arizona State Bar Convention, Tucson, Arizona, June 2014

Publications

"Perspective: Attitude and Approach, Sensitivity to Employees'​ Needs and Concerns Will Yield Benefits and Mitigate Risk," May 2020