Practice Areas
Employment counsel for California employers, plus severance and executive counseling for individuals.
Workplace Advice & Counsel
Practical, day-to-day employment advice for California employers on employee relations, discipline, performance management, workplace policies, compliance, and other employment matters.
Workplace Investigations
Conducting sensitive investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other workplace concerns.
Employment Policies & Handbooks
Drafting, reviewing, and updating employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment agreements, and other documents to comply with California law and support effective workplace practices.
Hiring, Discipline & Terminations
Strategic advice on hiring decisions, employee discipline, performance management, reductions in force, restructurings, and terminations to minimize legal risk.
Reductions in Force (RIFs) & Restructuring
Strategic planning and support for reductions in force and restructurings, including selection processes, severance packages, and compliant communications.
Wage & Hour Compliance
Advice on California wage and hour laws, employee classifications, meal and rest periods, overtime, exempt status, and pay practices.
Employment Agreements
Preparation and review of employment agreements, executive employment agreements, severance agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Management & HR Training
Customized training for managers and Human Resources professionals on California employment law, workplace investigations, documentation, harassment prevention, disability accommodations, and other employment topics.
Severance Agreement Reviews
Helping employees understand severance agreements, identify key provisions, evaluate potential concerns, and prepare for negotiations before signing.
Executive Employment Counseling
Confidential counseling for executives on employment agreements, compensation terms, transitions, and separation packages.