Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is proud to assist California's public employers in the following areas:
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is proud to assist private schools, colleges, and universities, in the following areas:
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is proud to assist non-profit organizations in the following areas:
Attorneys from our Los Angeles office provide assistance to Firm's clients located in Southern California.
6033 W. Century Blvd. 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310.981.2000
Fax: 310.337.0837
Our largest Northern California office is located in San Francisco.
135 Main Street. 7th Floor.
San Francisco, СА 94105
Phone: 415.512.3000
Fax: 415.856.0306
Attorneys from our Fresno office, successfully serve our clients in the Central Valley region of California.
5250 N. Palm Avenue. Suite 310
Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: 559.256.7800
Fax: 559.449.4535
Our San Diego attorneys represent LCW's clients in a wide spectrum of Labor, Employment, and Educational law matters.
401 West “A” Street, Suite 1675
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.481.5900
Fax: 619.446.0015
Attorneys in the Sacramento office of LCW work with our clients in Northern California.
400 Capitol Mall Suite 1260
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.584.7000
Fax: 916.584.7083
LCW attorneys conduct over 900 presentations throughout a year. Explore our calendar to find one near you.
If you are looking for On-Demand Harassment Training, please visit our dedicated page to find out more.
An 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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Throughout 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.
Learn moreLiebert 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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Our 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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Our 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.
Learn moreThroughout 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.
If you are looking for On-Demand Harassment Training, please visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Developing 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.
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.
Understanding 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.
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.
We'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!
Learn moreWe invite you to visit our News Section that hosts our extensive library of newsletters, blog posts, and Special Bulletins. All of these resources provide detailed coverage and analysis of the recent legal trends and developments.
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.
At LCW, we are not solely lawyers. Rather we work with clients to help them avoid legal problems in the first instance. When legal issues do arise, our attorneys explore practical alternatives to best serve the client's goals. The success of this approach to counseling is reflected by the fact that 74% of California's cities, 90% of California counties, 90% of California's community college districts, as well as numerous special districts, public and private educational institutions, as well as non-profit turn to LCW for advice and counsel.
About UsAt LCW, we pride ourselves in being a California Law firm for California’s employers. With five offices across the state, we are always close by.
Our locationsAt Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, we are always on the look-out for talented, motivated attorneys to join our thriving practice. If you have a high degree of interest in serving our public agency clientele, send your resume and cover letter.
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Contact UsLabor, Employment, and Education Law Experts.
Shelline Bennett has represented management in labor and employment-law matters for over 20 years. She has worked with both private and public employers, including cities, counties, special districts, housing authorities, and community colleges, as well as nonprofit organizations. She has an extensive litigation background in both federal and state courts. Shelline's practice also includes representation in disciplinary appeals, administrative hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and labor relations and negotiations, including serving as lead negotiator at bargaining tables. Shelline has served as a factfinding panel member in a number of factfindings under both the MMBA and EERA. She advises and counsels in all labor and employment-law matters, including the meet and confer process, wage and hour issues, disability and leave issues, and due process and disciplinary matters. Shelline represents employers not only in court but before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Labor Commissioner, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, arbitrators, and Personnel and Civil Service Commissions.
Yesenia Zamora Carrillo is an Associate in the Fresno office of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) where she advises clients on employment law matters, including employee contracts, settlement agreements, retention policies, wage and hour compliance and employment handbooks. She provides counsel on employment discrimination matters as well as state worker’s compensation, CFRA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and OSHA. Yesenia has a depth of knowledge regarding class action and PAGA cases and she provides clients guidance on sexual harassment, hostile work environments and discrimination. Further, she counsels HR, business partners, management, and supervisors on hiring, rehire, terminations, disciplinary action and layoffs, while also tackling litigation matters related to personnel issues.
Tony G. Carvalho is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Fresno Office where his primary practice is providing advice and counsel to cities, counties, and other public agency clients in all matters pertaining to employment and labor law. His main areas of focus include police and fire investigatory/disciplinary issues, harassment and discrimination claims of all types, CA Labor Code/FLSA wage and hour issues, disability interactive process and reasonable accommodation, and labor relations.
Che Johnson represents a wide array of public entities across California including: cities, counties, community college districts, and special districts. He has over a decade of valuable experience representing and providing advice and counsel to public employers regarding all aspects of labor relations and employment law.
Jesse Maddox is a partner in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Fresno and Sacramento offices, and serves on the Executive Committees of the Firm's Litigation and Public Safety Practice Groups. Jesse is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in all aspects of employment and labor law, including litigation, counseling on employment matters, training and presentations, employee discipline, administrative hearings, and investigations.
With over 25 years of experience in labor, employment, and education law, Eileen O'Hare-Anderson has an extensive background in the successful resolution of many employment, education-related, and business and facilities, issues. Her primary area of expertise is representing and advising community college districts in a general counsel role, in all phases of education-related matters, including general business issues.
An attorney in LCW's Fresno Office, Sue has over 20 years of litigation experience assisting educational institutions and public sector agencies in a variety of education and employment law matters. She has served as legal counsel to elementary, secondary and community college institutions for both the public and private sectors and has handled the defense of employers in actions brought by employees, former employees, applicants, and students. Sue has over 15 years of first-chair experience and has prevailed on behalf of clients in over 75% of the cases she has tried.
Michael provides representation and legal counsel to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore clients in matters pertaining to employment and labor law.
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