I represent local, regional and national employers in all aspects of California labor and employment law and related litigation. With a practice emphasis on wage and hour class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, I frequently manage and defend sophisticated and complex employment litigation matters. I defend employers in actions alleging individual wage and hour violations, gender, disability and age discrimination, retaliation, harassment, defamation and wrongful termination. My labor practice includes representing and defending California employers in dealings with union locals, collective bargaining negotiations, grievance proceedings and proceedings before the NLRB concerning unfair labor practice charges and Board complaints.Additionally, I work to assist California employers in limiting their exposure to legal claims. I frequently assist clients with developing, implementing, and auditing employment policies and practices, and by providing strategic recommendations for risk avoidance. This guidance helps clients maintain policies, practices and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. I've worked with clients operating in various industries throughout California, including retail, financial services, emergency medical services, restaurant, transportation, trucking, and manufacturing businesses.