After 21 years with Littler Mendelson, a premier Labor & Employment "boutique", and a total of 29 years of litigation practice, I decided to finally pursue litigation on behalf of employees. The last 20 years of my litigation practice were dedicated primarily to defending employers against wage and hour class action and Private Attorney General Act ("PAGA") lawsuits, as well as discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuits. I am now shifting my focus to represent employees in the same types of cases. I understand the mindset, tactics and strategies of employers as well as anyone. I will use that knowledge and understand to maximize the value of your case, either through a larger settlement or a larger verdict at trial.
During my litigation career, I handled hundreds of single plaintiff cases ranging from discrimination and harassment claims to whistleblower, to noncompete and restrictive covenant issues. I also had a significant advice and counsel practice that required me to strongly consider the employee's perspective and to see around corners to avoid claims and to ensure fair treatment of employees. This experience will also serve a great benefit to you.
I have also handled many jury trials, including three in the last two years of my litigation practice. Two of them were six week trials in Los Angeles Superior Court and the third was a two week trial in federal court. My team had the joy of winning defense verdicts in two of the cases, but also suffered the pain of a seven figure verdict against our client. In short, I have the trial experience that has given me a superior understanding of juries and the best trial tactics to maximize your outcome.
Early in my career, before Littler Mendelson, I worked for several years as a general litigator. This experience gave me the skills and perspective I needed to become a successful employment litigator. My most memorable case involved representing the City of Chicago to defend against a constitutional attack on its Minority Owned Business and Women Owned Business programs. For a two year period, most of my practice was dedicated to this case and it provided me with a unique perspective on race and gender issues that I will bring to my practice representing employees and asserting their rights to the fullest.
My training, experience, commitment to service and relentless desire to win for my clients makes me the right choice to be your attorney against your employer.
On a personal note, I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1990 with a B.A. in Economics and from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law with a J.D. in 1995. As you might expect, I am an avid college football fan. I also enjoy volunteering my time in youth sports and counseling and mentoring others.
My entire career has led me to this point, where I have the honor of pivoting to represent employees such as yourself, to protect your rights and to maximize your litigation outcome.
