We defend institutions in complex disputes in state and federal courts, and represent colleges and universities in administrative proceedings, writ actions, and appeals, delivering strategic advocacy at every stage of litigation.
Employment litigation, including FEHA, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and civil rights claims in state and federal courts
- Workplace and postsecondary school violence restraining orders under California law, including petitions and representation for workplace violence, and related enforcement proceedings on behalf of educational institutions
- Wage and hour litigation, including individual, multi-plaintiff, and class or collective actions under the FLSA and the California Labor Code.
- Student-related litigation, including Title IX, harassment, discrimination, due process, and constitutional claims
- First Amendment and free speech litigation involving faculty, students, and institutional policies
- Breach of contract, defamation, and other institutional liability claims
- Administrative agency proceedings and hearings before PERB, EEOC, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), U.S. Department of Labor, and other state and federal bodies
- Labor and arbitration proceedings, including grievances, factfinding, and contractual disputes
- Appellate advocacy and writ proceedings in state and federal courts
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution, including strategic early resolution and settlement negotiations
