Legal Expertise

Represents employers in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract and fraud claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  Provides conseling and advice to employers regarding compliance with state and federal law.

Representative Matters

• Served as counsel in single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract and other tort claims.
• Successfully represented clients involved in DFEH and EEOC investigations.
• Participated in numerous successful settlement negotiations.
• Drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements and various personnel policies.
• Provided employment counseling with respect to leaves of absence, accommodating disabilities, terminations and other personnel actions.
• Provided pro bono employment law advice to numerous non-profit organizations.