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Our Los Angeles PeopleLos Angeles
Attorneys from our Los Angeles office provide assistance to Firm's clients located in Southern California.
Contact Information:6033 W. Century Blvd. 5th Floor
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Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310.981.2000
Fax: 310.337.0837Our San Francisco PeopleSan FranciscoOur largest Northern California office is located in San Francisco.
Contact Information:135 Main Street. 7th Floor.
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San Francisco, СА 94105
Phone: 415.512.3000
Fax: 415.856.0306Our Fresno PeopleFresnoAttorneys from our Fresno office, successfully serve our clients in the Central Valley region of California.
Contact Information:5250 N. Palm Avenue. Suite 310
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Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: 559.256.7800
Fax: 559.449.4535Our San Diego PeopleSan DiegoOur San Diego attorneys represent LCW's clients in a wide spectrum of Labor, Employment, and Educational law matters.
Contact Information:401 West “A” Street, Suite 1675
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San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.481.5900
Fax: 619.446.0015Our Sacramento PeopleSacramentoAttorneys in the Sacramento office of LCW work with our clients in Northern California.
Contact Information:400 Capitol Mall Suite 1260
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Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.584.7000
Fax: 916.584.7083
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Events & Training Calendar
Events & Training CalendarLCW attorneys conduct over 900 presentations throughout a year. Explore our calendar to find one near you.
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If you are looking for On-Demand Harassment Training, please visit our dedicated page to find out more.Consortium Trainings
Consortium TrainingsAn ERC is a number of local agencies (cities, counties and special districts), or school and community college districts, in a geographic area joining together for the purpose of securing quality employment relations training, consultation and informational services on a very economical basis. Currently, there are close to 800 cities, counties, special districts, school districts, community college districts, universities, private and independents schools, and other agencies involved with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's 35 consortiums.
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Explore All Benefits of Joining one of LCW's Employment Relations ConsortiumsSeminars / Webinars
Seminars / WebinarsThroughout the year, we host a number of seminars and webinars on a variety of pressing legal topics. These presentations are designed to help our clients stay informed of the constant changes in law and be better prepared for any potential impact that may come their way.
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Speaking EngagementsLiebert Cassidy Whitmore offers speaking services and customized seminars and workshops for conferences and symposiums. Our attorneys frequently present and facilitate workshops at major conferences and for a variety of organizations.
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Schedule a Presentation at Your Association MeetingCustomized Trainings
Customized TrainingsOur customized training programs can help improve workplace performance and reduce exposure to liability and costly litigation. Whether a half-day workshop for top-level managers and supervisors or a series of full-day workshops for all employees, our expert trainers can create effective workshops specifically for your organization.
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Explore All Benefits of Customized TrainingsLCW Annual Conference
LCW Annual ConferenceOur Annual Public Sector Employment Law conference is a 2-day event that provides all attendees with an opportunity to stay up-to-date with legal developments, as well as network with fellow public-sector professionals.
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Webinars on DemandThroughout the year, we host a number of webinars on a variety of important legal topics. If you missed any of our live presentations, you can catch-up by viewing recordings of those trainings.
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If you are looking for On-Demand Harassment Training, please visit our dedicated page to find out more.LCW Labor Relations Certification Program
LCW Labor Relations Certification ProgramDeveloping positive partnerships and leadership excellence for labor relations professionals.
The LCW Labor Relations Certification program is designed to provide labor relations practitioners education combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of core areas. Each workshop includes both traditional training and interactive simulations to develop skills helpful to labor relations professionals. The sessions provide a “deep dive” into each area and offer successful tips and strategies that we use when working with clients.
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Webinars are conducted throughout the year and upcoming workshops are listed below. For information about presenting a course to your agency (minimum of 20 people required) contact our Training Department.
Receive a certificate of completion for each completed course. Complete 7 out of 7 workshops (in any order) and receive the official LCW Labor Relations Certification.LCW Public Sector Employment Relations Certificate Program
LCW Public Sector Employment Relations Certificate ProgramUnderstanding the basics of public sector employment relations.
The Public Sector Employment Relations Certification Program is geared to provide you with the knowledge you need to grow and thrive in your career; the opportunity to collaborate and network with others in similar positions and position you and your agency for reduced liability and greater success.
Participate in the live seminars listed below and receive a certificate of completion for each completed course.
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Complete 8 out of 11 workshops (in any order) within three years and receive the official LCW Public Sector Employment Relations Certification at no additional cost.On-Demand Training
On-Demand TrainingWe've proudly developed our on-demand training program to make your life a little easier. Our easy-to-use training tool offers your employees an interactive and engaging way to satisfy state-mandated training any time, any place.
Interested in organization-wide on-demand training? We can do that, too! Our trainings are compatible with most LMS programs. We also offer organization-wide discounted pricing, customer support, and robust analytics. Contact on-demand@lcwlegal.com for more information!
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Through our experience, we know that one of the most effective ways to reduce liability for an employer is to give managers the tools needed to understand and implement best practices. This occurs through training and practical reference material.
We use these materials to conduct hundreds of presentations throughout the year and constantly update them to make sure that they take into account all of the latest legal developments and practical applications.
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Grace Chan Partner
Grace focuses her practice on education law, employment law, risk management and non-profit governance and represents independent and private schools as well as nonprofit organizations. Grace serves as a trusted advisor to boards, heads of school, business officers and human resources professionals, and works with clients to mitigate risk and develop best practices, while supporting the advancement of each client’s operational needs and mission.
Grace advises schools and nonprofits in all aspects of employment matters, such as negotiating and drafting employment and executive agreements, preparing employee handbooks and employment policies, addressing claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and advising on disability accommodation issues, leaves, wage and hour compliance and employee misconduct and discipline.
Grace also advises schools on all aspects of student and parent issues, including preparing enrollment agreements and student handbooks, managing effective student and parent relationships, addressing concerns of harassment, bullying and student misconduct, as well as advising on student discipline, privacy, disability accommodations, mandated reporting, tuition disputes and breach of contract claims. Grace regularly advises on legal considerations pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion, including how to engage in such work while mitigating risk.
Grace works extensively in the area of non-profit governance, including advising on governance structure, board functions and operations, conflict of interest issues, fiduciary duties and membership termination procedures, as well as preparing governance documents such as articles, bylaws and board and corporate policies.
A sought-after presenter and trainer, Grace regularly gives presentations, workshops and speaking engagements with expertise and relatability for schools, associations and regional, statewide and national conferences on a variety of employment, student and governance issues, ranging from crisis management, investigations, professional boundaries, diversity, equity and inclusion, wage and hour issues, employment contracts, harassment prevention, disability issues and leaves.
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JD, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
BA, New York University
APPELLATE
Washington v. Contra Costa County Housing Authority et al. (2013) - After LCW obtained summary judgment in Contra Costa County Superior Court in favor of the Housing Authority and an individual defendant, defeating a sexual harassment claim brought by a male maintenance worker against a female manager, the employee appealed. The First Appellate District affirmed the judgment on behalf of both defendants and awarded the Housing Authority and the individual defendants their costs on appeal.
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Hancock v. Plumas County (2012) - Obtained summary judgment in Plumas County Superior Court in favor of County and three individual supervisors who the employee had claimed harassed and discriminated against her based on her disabilities, age, and gender. The employee also claimed that her layoff was discriminatory.
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JD, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
BA, New York University
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JD, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
BA, New York University
Five Things You Should Know About: Enrollment Agreements
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JD, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
BA, New York University