Attorney

Profile

Day to Day: 

• Defend school districts in a wide range of employment lawsuits, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims involving teachers, staff, and administrators.

• Manage disputes arising from complaints filed with agencies such as the EEOC, state education departments, and labor boards.

• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a specific focus on public sector employment regulations and education law.

• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR departments on complex employment laws (e.g., Title IX, ADA, FMLA) and state-specific education regulations.

• Develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate risk in labor disputes, employee discipline, hiring practices, and contract negotiations.

• Provide counsel on union relations, teacher tenure, and collective bargaining agreements to prevent litigation and ensure compliance.

• Review and draft school district employment policies on employee conduct, tenure, discipline, and termination, ensuring alignment with both employment and education laws.

• Advise on drafting teacher and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with public education laws, union agreements, and collective bargaining terms.

• Ensure district practices comply with federal and state regulations affecting public school employment, including Title IX, ADA, and other education-specific statutes.

• Deliver tailored training to school district leadership, HR personnel, and administrators on legal compliance, best practices in employee relations, and litigation risk mitigation within the educational context.

• Conduct workshops on anti-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, and navigating teacher tenure and union rules, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.

Must Haves:

• 8+ years of school district defense experience, with a background ranging from senior associate to higher-level positions

• Recent civil court and jury trial experience, serving as either first or second chair

• Must be defense-sided 

• 80% or more focus on (EL) litigation in the last five years

• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees

• Active member of the California Bar

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