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Reich Adell & Cvitan represents health and welfare, pension, training, apprenticeship, and other multi-employer funds. As employee benefits counsel, I am involved in drafting plan documents, participating in trustee meetings, advising on the day-to-day administration of plans, fiduciary responsibilities, and compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the Affordable Care Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and other laws which govern Taft-Hartley and other employee benefit plans. I also handle litigation involving delinquent employer contributions.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

Handling cases in the field of employment law and wage and hour claims, including class actions. Providing legal representation for clients who have been wronged by an employer.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Represented clients with consumer debt cases, including handling intake, filing motions, negotiating settlements, and counseling on financial and legal options.Managed consumer fraud cases involving systemic targeting of elderly individuals and immigrant communities.

Coordinated with Democratic campaigns, set strategy and organized teams of staff, interns, and volunteers to execute virtual phonebanks for Biden-Harris 2020 and several contested Congressional races.

Boston, Ma, Us

Orchestrated network of Warren supporters across the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County; Prospected & confirmed around 30 volunteer community team leaders; set up three Get Out The Vote staging location teams in key areas.

Advocated for low-income employees with unpaid wages. Negotiated to secure settlements and filed and represented cases with the Labor Commissioner's Office. Managed Workers' Rights Clinic operations, including coordinating volunteers and educating litigants on their rights.Also managed cases involving consumer fraud and debt, as well as Section 8 termination and housing discrimination.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Conducted case law and legislative research for the hotel worker’s union, including defending protestors’ right to free speech, combating unfair labor practices, and contributing to policy proposals. Participated in union strategy meetings and actions.

Woodland Hills, California, Us

Representing employees in negotiation and claims litigation, seeking justice on issues including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Selected as a 2016 Employee Justice Fellow by the California Employment Lawyers Association.

I advocated on behalf of students with developmental disabilities to help connect them with special education and therapy services by participating in Individualized Education Plan meetings and submitting formal requests or complaints as necessary.

Los Angeles, California, Us

I worked with multiple legal teams within the Office of the County Counsel, including Health Services, Property, and Labor & Employment.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science / Law & Society