How We Help Employees

Danielle is committed to rigorous preparation, strategic advocacy, and uncompromising representation. Her practice is grounded in the belief that clients deserve strength in the courtroom and clarity at every stage.

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Employees are entitled to fair treatment at work. When employers cross the line—whether through open hostility, interference with workplace rights, or more subtle forms of exclusion—the law provides protection. The firm provides representation in the following areas:

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Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation

Represent employees subjected to sexual harassment, inappropriate comments or conduct, or hostile work environments that make it difficult to do their jobs.

Advocate for employees treated unfairly because of race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

Represent employees facing discrimination related to IVF, IUI, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or parental leave. This may include denial of reasonable accommodations, pressure to scale back responsibilities, exclusion from projects or advancement opportunities after announcing a pregnancy, sudden negative performance scrutiny, or failure to provide legally required pregnancy or lactation accommodations.

Advocate for employees whose requests for reasonable accommodations are ignored or who face discipline, demotion, or exclusion because of a physical or mental disability.

Protect employees who experience punishment or negative treatment after reporting misconduct, requesting accommodations, taking protected leave, or asserting workplace rights under California and federal law.

Represent employees who report unlawful or unethical conduct and face retaliation, demotion, or termination as a result.

Severance, Contracts & Executive Matters

Review severance agreements before you sign so you understand what rights you may be giving up and whether the terms are fair and enforceable.

Negotiate improved severance packages and separation terms, including compensation, bonuses, commissions, equity, and continued benefits.

Represent employees and executives dealing with non-compete or non-solicitation agreements that restrict their ability to work after leaving a job.

Represent employees and executives accused of misusing trade secrets or confidential information after changing jobs or starting new ventures.

Represent executives, partners, founders, and business owners in disputes involving partnership arrangements, ownership rights, and business breakups.

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Wrongful Termination & Pay Disputes

Represent employees who are terminated after asserting their rights, reporting unlawful conduct, or for reasons that violate public policy.

Recover unpaid wages, overtime, commissions, and missed meal and rest break premiums.

Represent workers improperly labeled as independent contractors when they should be treated as employees entitled to benefits, protections, and proper compensation.

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Complex Employment Disputes

Represent employees in private arbitration involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage disputes, and executive compensation matters under California and federal law.

Handle disputes involving defamation, interference with business relationships, invasion of privacy, and related employment and business tort claims.

Handle appeals in state and federal courts when important employment rulings need to be challenged or defended.

Proven Results in High-Stakes Litigation

Danielle vigorously advocates for employees facing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination. She prepares every case as if it will be tried.

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