Laura's experience centers on representing public employers in litigation, including the defense of wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, tort and disability claims in State and Federal court. In addition to litigation, Laura assists our clients with disciplinary appeals and grievance arbitrations, as well as day to day advice on employment matters.
Laura has a demonstrated record of success for the firm's clients in handling trial, law and motion, mediation, settlement and appeal matters. She has extensive deposition and litigation discovery experience. Most recently, she successfully completed a federal jury trial involving FLSA and retaliation claims.
A noted presenter, Laura has provided training for many of the firm's clients through its employment relations consortiums as well as customized training programs for clients on such topics as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leaves, absenteeism, elimination of bias, disability interactive process, employee investigations, and discipline and evaluation. Additionally, she was one of the presenters of the firm's statewide Firefighter Bill of Rights Act seminars.
Prior to joining Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Los Angeles office, Laura worked in civil litigation with a focus on complex business matters and professional malpractice. She has experience with managing cases from inception through appeal.