Nicholas M. Grether

Nicholas (Nick) has devoted his legal career to providing labor and employment advice and representation to California’s public and private employers. As a litigator, Nick has represented dozens of clients in arbitration, as well as in state and federal court, concerning alleged violations of employment laws.  He has litigated cases involving California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Labor Code, IWC Wage Orders, and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), regarding harassment, discrimination, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, the interactive process, meal and rest breaks, unpaid overtime, and improper wage statements. Nick is experienced in all phases of litigation and has represented clients in trials and arbitrations.

Nick brings his litigation expertise to proactively assist clients through advice and counsel on day to day matters as well as assisting them with policy review and update and legislative tracking. Nick has also conducted sexual harassment training, workplace investigations, and presented annual employment law updates.

Prior to joining Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Los Angeles Office, Nick worked for law firms representing private and public entities specializing in employment matters.  Nick also spent time working for the Office of the Governor of California providing research and recommendations on the legality of potential appointments to numerous state boards.

Nick earned his J.D., with Distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and his B.A., Cum Laude, from Washington State University.

Professional and Community Involvement

Nick donates his time as a Legislative Affairs Representative to the South Bay Chapter of the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA).