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Experience
The Boeing Company
Trial counsel for The Boeing Company in arbitration asserting claims for race discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, as well as claims for punitive damages. Verdict in favor of client, The Boeing Company, dismissing all claims in their entirety.
Yamaha Corporation of America
Obtained dismissal of punitive damages, retaliation and failure to engage in the interactive process claims on summary judgment on behalf of Yamaha Corporation of America, resulting in an immediate and favorable resolution of the civil action brought by a former employee.
The Boeing Company
Obtained dismissal of claims filed by former employee on summary judgment in arbitration, utilizing favorable deposition testimony of plaintiff. The judge issued an order dismissing plaintiff’s claims for (1) racial discrimination, (2) retaliation, (3) wrongful termination, (4) negligent supervision, hiring, and retention, (5) punitive damages, and (6) emotional distress.
The Boeing Company
Secured voluntary dismissal by plaintiff with respect to claims of whistleblowing and wrongful termination upon filing of motion summary judgment, and as a result of favorable testimony obtained at deposition of plaintiff.
Data Logistics Company
Secured summary judgment dismissing former employee’s claims for breach of employment contract on behalf of client and permitted to proceed forward to trial with counterclaim for misappropriation of confidential information and breach of fiduciary duty claims against former employee.
Brooks Automation, Inc.
Plaintiff, a former executive, asserted a seven-figure damage claim for fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract against the client. Successfully obtained summary judgment ruling in favor of client, thereby dismissing the case, in its entirety, prior to trial.
Global Manufacturer and Aerospace Company
Obtained a dismissal of negligence claim for personal injury related to employment in an action filed in Orange County Superior Court.
Financial Institution
Obtained dismissal of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims asserting disabilities under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
Privately Held Manufacturing Company
Defended client before California Labor Commissioner in claims of misclassification of employee as exempt. Trial ruling in favor of client.
Class Actions – Multiple Industries [Manufacturing, Retail, Service Industry, Agriculture]
Represent clients in multiple wage-and-hour class actions, including claims pursuant to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), and claims related to failure to pay overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, and failure to reimburse expenses. Obtained favorable resolutions after engaging in discovery, as well as entire dismissal of class action brought by agricultural employees.
Roman v. Super. Ct. (Flo-Kem, Inc.)*
Published appellate decision holding that arbitration clause in employment application was valid and binding, thereby requiring employee to arbitrate claims.
Multinational Temporary Housing Company*
Successfully defeated class certification with respect to overtime and meal and rest claims brought by California employees of multinational temporary housing company.
Airline Component Manufacturer
Obtained summary judgment in Orange County Superior Court dismissing punitive damage claims asserted by former employee alleging wrongful termination and disability discrimination, which resulted in immediate and favorable resolution on behalf of client.
High-Profile Business and Media Clients
Advise and counsel prominent business executives, celebrities and other professionals in the public eye on home office, personnel and related issues, including disputes and litigation.
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets*
Co-chaired three-week jury trial related to misappropriation of trade secrets, resulting in favorable verdict for client, including dismissal of cross-complaint.
International Publicly Traded Client*
Obtained summary judgment in federal district court on behalf of international publicly traded client, resulting in dismissal of all claims by former executive of wrongful termination and race/disability discrimination and also resulting in an award of costs in favor of client.
International Entertainment Company
Achieved dismissal of wrongful termination claim on demurrer on behalf of international entertainment company.
Financial Institution Client*
First-chaired ten-day arbitration and obtained verdict in favor of financial institution client, resulting in a half-million-dollar damage award and injunctive relief against former CEO for fraud, self-dealing, breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of trade secrets.
California Labor Commissioner Wage and Hour Appeal*
First-chaired bench trial in conjunction with California Labor Commissioner wage and hour appeal and achieved finding in favor of client and award of attorneys' fees.
American Idol Productions, Inc.*
Successfully defended American Idol Productions, Inc. in conjunction with numerous wage claims filed with the California Labor Commissioner.
*Prior Experience
