Managed outside counsel on all aspects of employment litigation in arbitration and before state and federal agencies and courts, including defending claims for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.Provided advice and counsel on all aspects of employment law to Amgen sites in California, Colorado, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Washington, including advising on discipline and discharge and directing privileged investigations.Responsible for subject matter expertise on wage-and-hour compliance, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, and traditional labor law.

Defended wage-and-hour class actions and individual claims for whistleblowing, retaliation, wrongful discharge, harassment, and discrimination. Managed trial preparation and discovery process by conducting witness interviews, defending and taking depositions, and propounding and responding to document productions, interrogatories, and requests for admission. Researched and drafted dispositive motions, including demurrers, motions to strike, motions for summary judgment, and threshold legal issue briefs.Represented management in traditional labor arbitrations, including discipline, discharge, and contract disputes.Conducted privileged investigations and advised employers on all aspects of employment law, including discrimination and harassment law, wage-and-hour compliance, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, and discipline and discharge.