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.
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 giving oral argument before the California Courts of Appeal. She represents clients at administrative hearings, and advises them about compliance with employment discrimination laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, California Labor Code, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, and the Peace Officers Bill of Rights Act. Jolina represents public agencies and non-profit organizations with respect to charges filed with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the California Labor Commissioner, and in audits conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Allen Acosta is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Los Angeles office, where he represents clients in all facets of labor and employment law, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and federal civil rights’ claims. Allen is an experienced employment litigator and has successfully represented government agencies before state and federal courts. He is experienced in all aspects of the litigation process, including depositions, dispositive motions, trial and appeals. Allen has also conducted major investigations, including investigations involving allegations of cyber-crime and misconduct related to a major government infrastructure project. As a former Assistant District Attorney in New York, Allen handled several trials and felony investigations.
Ronnie is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Los Angeles Office where he advises and represents public agencies in matters pertaining to labor and employment law, with an emphasis on public safety and public education. Recently, Ronnie was included in the inaugural edition of the Best Lawyers' Ones to Watch for his work in labor and employment.
Megan Atkinson is an Associate in the Los Angeles office of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, where she provides advice and counsel regarding a variety of employment law matters. She focuses her practice on public safety employment issues, including the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act and the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act. She regularly assists clients throughout the disciplinary process, from the initiation of an investigation through termination.
Daniella Bahrynian is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Los Angeles office where she assists public sector agencies and educational institutions on a variety of matters including labor, employment, and education law. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Daniella taught third grade for three years through Teach for America. Her passion for education and this direct experience with students, teachers, and administrators has helped shape Daniella’s approach to practicing law.
Bruce Barsook has been with the firm since 1981 and has concentrated in education and public sector employment and labor law for more than thirty years. Bruce has extensive expertise in education and employment law issues including traditional labor relations, discipline, conflicts of interest, retirement, open meeting laws and employment discrimination. He has a wealth of experience in collective bargaining, fact finding hearings, court litigation, arbitrations, and other employment law administrative proceedings. In negotiations, Bruce excels in forging strong, effective relationships both with clients and with employee organization representatives. Additionally, Bruce advises schools and community colleges regarding board, faculty, staff, and student issues, including discipline, leaves and contractual issues.
Steve is the Chair of the firm's Retirement, Benefits and Disability Practice Group and works to ensure that our firm stays on the cutting edge of the law related to these important areas. He has an extensive labor relations practice and unparalleled retirement law expertise. Steve has acted as chief negotiator for many public agencies in labor negotiations with their employee groups, helping them reduce payroll and other costs. He also advises clients on contract interpretation issues and represents clients in grievance matters and is frequently called on to assist agencies in times of fiscal crisis.
Arti L. Bhimani is Senior Counsel in the Los Angeles office of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. She is a leading litigator on behalf of nonprofit institutions, having served as Deputy General Counsel and head of litigation for leading global healthcare nonprofit. In that capacity, Arti oversaw national and international litigation and supervised the work of over 50 law firms, and personally litigated numerous matters in state and federal court involving employment discrimination, government contracting practices, writs, False Claims Act and other claims. She manages all aspects of litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings; taking and defending lay and expert witness depositions; conducting witness interviews; discovery; drafting and arguing dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and trying cases before juries, judges and arbitrators. Arti has also argued in state appellate courts in California and Ohio and appeared before the California Supreme Court on a matter concerning the Public Records Act. She also represents clients in administrative hearings and regulatory actions before Cal-OSHA, EEOC, County and State Health Departments, the County Assessor’s Office, and the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration.
As Manager of Legal Support Services, Janae is responsible for hiring, training and supervising the secretarial staff and the legal records department in the Los Angeles office. She also assists in the development and application of firmwide procedures in these areas.
Michael Blacher is the Chair of the firm's Private Education Practice Group. He represents educational institutions in all aspects of labor, employment, and education law. Michael has successfully defended claims involving alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation, disability accommodation, First Amendment, and alleged violation of wage and hour laws. Michael also advises educational institutions in Office of Civil Rights investigations and has handled a number of Title IX cases. Michael often advises boards on governance and other issues, including updates to bylaws. He works extensively on contractual matters such as employment and enrollment agreements as well as employee and student handbooks. Michael also represents clients during arbitrations and administrative hearings.
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