Practice Areas

Practical Guidance. Strategic Solutions. Strong Advocacy.

We partner with California employers as they navigate workplace challenges at every stage—from day-to-day advice and counsel to addressing employee disputes and government claims. We also represent executives in select employment matters. Our approach combines practical guidance, strategic problem-solving, and decades of experienced advocacy with solutions tailored to each client's goals.

Advice & Counsel

Pragmatic day-to-day employment law guidance that allows employers to make sound, informed decisions and reduce legal risk.

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Handbooks & Agreements

Preparing clear, thorough, and legally compliant workplace policies and agreements tailored to your goals.

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Prelitigation Dispute Resolution

Strategic advocacy to resolve employment disputes before they become lawsuits and government claims.

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Executive Consultations & Advocacy

Representation of select executives navigating employment separations, workplace disputes, and employment agreement negotiation.

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Advice & Counsel

Whether you are dealing with a difficult employee situation, considering a termination, responding to a medical leave or accommodation request, making a new hire, addressing a workplace complaint, or simply want to make sure you are handling an issue correctly, we provide clear guidance tailored to reducing legal exposure while achieving your goals.

—Hiring, discipline, and termination decisions

—Background checks and onboarding processes

—Employee performance and misconduct issues

—Medical and pregnancy leaves of absence and accommodations

—Salaried vs. hourly employee classification analysis

—Employee vs. independent contractor classification issues

—Overtime, timekeeping, meal and rest break, and other wage and hour compliance matters

—Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation complaints and internal investigations

—Manager and HR training

—Layoffs and furloughs

—Paid sick leave, paid vacation time, and other benefits

—Investigating and responding to workplace safety and whistleblower complaints

Handbooks & Agreements

Strong employment relationships start with a legally compliant foundation. We prepare clear and thorough workplace policies, personnel forms, and contracts designed to reduce misunderstandings and legal risk while setting up the employment relationship for success.

—Employee handbooks and handbook updates

—Offer letters and employment agreements

—New hire pamphlets, personnel forms, and required notices and documentation

—Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements to protect trade secrets and proprietary information

—Arbitration agreements

—Severance agreements

—Commissions, bonus, and incentive compensation agreements

—Medical and pregnancy leave and accommodation documentation

—Auditing and revision of existing employment documents

—Workplace safety and workplace violence prevention plans

Prelitigation Services

Many workplace disputes can and should be resolved before any lawsuit or government claim is filed. Whether you've received a demand letter from an attorney, a complaint from an employee, or simply recognize that a workplace issue is escalating, we provide practical, strategic advice designed to protect your organization and position you for the best possible outcome outside of the courtroom or government office.

—Responding to and resolving threatened legal claims

—Negotiating prelitigation severance and settlement agreements

—Developing prelitigation response and resolution strategies

—Investigating and assessing claims before litigation

—Defending employers against claims filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and California Labor Commissioner

Executive Consultations & Advocacy

Employment transitions and workplace disputes can have significant professional, financial, and personal consequences. We advise select executives and senior professionals on employment agreements, workplace disputes, and severance packages. Whether you are negotiating a new opportunity, facing challenges in your current role, or navigating an unexpected departure, we provide strategic advice and strong advocacy focused on protecting your interests.

—Severance agreement review and negotiation

—Employment agreement review and negotiation

—Confidentiality agreement review and consultation

—Consultations regarding legal rights, limitations, and obligations

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