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Los Angeles, California, United States

Defend employers from pre-litigation through trial in a variety of disputes ranging from single plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims to class and representative wage and hour actions. Advise in-house counsel and human resources professionals on employment law issues, including wage and hour compliance, employee discipline and termination, leaves of absence and disability accommodations, and internal investigations related to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.Specific accomplishments include:Won summary judgment on behalf of a global medical product manufacturer in a lawsuit involving claims of disability discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and defamation. Subsequently won an award of costs in favor of the same client.Won terminating sanctions in favor of a global energy company in a lawsuit involving claims of disability discrimination, failure to provide reasonable accommodation, failure to engage in the interactive process, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Irvine, California

Defended employers in a variety of disputes ranging from single plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims to class and representative wage and hour actions. Lead attorney responsible for client management and development of high-level case strategy as well as day-to-day pretrial litigation, including conducting case investigations and witness interviews, drafting pleadings and motions, taking plaintiff and third-party depositions, defending client depositions, preparing discovery, and arguing motions. Advocated for clients during mediations, administrative proceedings before the DFEH, DLSE, and EEOC, and arbitrations.Advised in-house counsel and human resources professionals on employment law issues, including wage and hour compliance, employee discipline and termination, leaves of absence and disability accommodations, and internal investigations related to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Prepared and reviewed employee handbooks, workplace policies, and other employment documents, including job offer letters and severance agreements. Conducted trainings for clients regarding legal updates and best practices, including performing workplace investigations. Specific accomplishments included: Won an arbitration award in favor of a Fortune 100 company in an action involving an age discrimination claim and conducted both direct and cross-examination of witnesses during the multi-day hearing. Won summary judgment on behalf of parent and subsidiary companies in lawsuit involving discrimination and breach of contract claims. Won motion for terminating sanctions to obtain full dismissal with prejudice on behalf of joint employers in a disability discrimination case.

Orange, California

Defended businesses in wide range of litigation with focus on product liability, environmental, and employment claims. Responsible for pretrial activities, including preparing discovery, case assessments, and pleadings and motions.Specific accomplishments included: Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of large retail shopping center in multi-plaintiff toxic tort action involving alleged damages in excess of $1.6 million. Won motion to dismiss in favor of dietary supplement manufacturer in multi-plaintiff federal court action. Prevailed on motion to dismiss appeal for medical device manufacturer in product liability action.

Los Angeles, California

Successfully obtained summary adjudication of retaliation claims under the California Family Rights Act. Created and reviewed labor and employment policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Defended city against unfair employee relations practice charges.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: William & Mary Law Review, Alternative Dispute Resolution Team (Vice President), Dean's Associate, Sports &.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Education record