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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 3-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.
Seminars are conducted throughout the year and throughout the state. Upcoming seminars are listed below. This list is updated as seminars are scheduled. For information about bringing 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.Learn more
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.
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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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Jolina A. Abrena Associate
Jolina Abrena, an Associate in the Los Angeles office, represents Liebert Cassidy Whitmore clients in all matters pertaining to labor and employment law. An experienced litigator, Jolina has extensive experience in all aspects of the litigation process, including trials and appeals. Jolina was second chair in the underlying case of Benach v. County of Los Angeles (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 836, and has presented oral argument before the California Courts of Appeal. Jolina also represents clients at administrative hearings, and advises clients about compliance with employment discrimination laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, regulatory requirements and labor agreements. She has conducted thorough investigations, and provided harassment trainings.
Jolina received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego and her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School. She is also a licensed Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, having attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine.
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BA, University of California, San Diego
JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law
APPELLATE
Benach v. County of Los Angeles (2007) - The California Court of Appeal held that removing a deputy sheriff from his special assignment as a pilot "without a concomitant loss of rank or pay" is not a punitive action which entitles the deputy sheriff to an administrative appeal under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act.
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Muneton v. Los Angeles Unified School District (2012) - Twelve former motor unit police officers claimed whistleblower retaliation and retaliation for reporting alleged illegal conduct under Education Code 44113 and the Labor Code. When the Chief of Police commissioned an audit, it revealed that the motor unit was operating at a loss due to the officers' lack of productivity, the infighting within the unit and their resistance to supervision, and the unit was disbanded. LCW filed seven separate motions and the Court granted all seven motions, resulting in a complete dismissal.
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BA, University of California, San Diego
JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law
Los Angeles County Bar Association (2000 - Current)
Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2010 - Current)
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (2011 - Current)
National Employment Council (2013 - Current)
Professionals in Human Resources Association (2013 - Current)
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (2013 - Current)
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BA, University of California, San Diego
JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law
Selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers, (2015-2017)
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BA, University of California, San Diego
JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law
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BA, University of California, San Diego
JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law