About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is the only law firm in California to provide "one stop" domestic and international employment law counseling, litigation and transactions representation. Our Labor and Employment (L&E) practice is notably capable of handling all of the employment, compensation and mobility issues involved in multijurisdictional business change. Clients come to us for our support when expanding into new jurisdictions; managing cross-border workplace compliance (e.g., handbooks/policies, Global Codes of Conduct, whistle-blower hotlines, supply chains, internal investigations, pay equity compliance, etc.); structuring employee mobility programs; strategizing and implementing rationalizations, restructurings and reductions in force; implementing data privacy and HR data protection programs; advising on cross-border transactions and to lead on impactful disputes and investigations, as outlined further below.

 

Our experienced L&E trial lawyers based in California have the unique capability to handle complex, litigation and frequently represent clients in individual and collective actions, arbitrations, mediations, at trial, and through other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Importantly, beyond litigating matters, we try and win cases -- in the last 12-24 months have tried cases to defense verdicts in federal and state courts and before arbitration tribunals (FINRA, AAA, JAMS, etc.).

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - California

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers a reputable team that is able to leverage the strength of the firm's global network to advise on national and international labor and employment matters. It offers particular expertise in employment and employee benefit issues stemming from M&A transactions. It is also adept at advising clients on sexual harassment allegations and wage and hour disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie assisted Thoma Bravo on the global employment aspects of their $10.6 billion acquisition of portions of Boeing's Digital Aviation Solution business.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robin Samuel
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Robin Samuel
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Band 4
Robin Samuel advises clients on a variety of matters, including wage and hour class actions and operational issues.

Robin stands out because of his deep expertise and knowledge of labor law.

He ensures a commercial view is always taken. Knowing he will get us the needed guidance quickly is invaluable.

Robin has excellent service, subject matter dominance and great client manner.

I am always impressed with every aspect of Robin's thoughtfulness and partnership.

5
Michael Brewer
5
Band 5

Michael Brewer is the chair of the firm's employment & compensation practice. He has a strong reputation handling complex employment disputes. He has regularly defended against wage and hour actions and discrimination claims.

Mike combines deep legal sophistication with exceptional strategic vision and practical judgment. He brings clarity, calm and confidence to even the most complex matters.

6
Benjamin Ho
6
Band 6

Benjamin Ho is sought by multinational companies for his employment expertise on significant corporate transactions.

Ben is extraordinary in how he manages a global team. He is a fantastic coordinator.

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Robin Samuel
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Robin Samuel
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Michael Brewer
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Benjamin Ho
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Members

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Amanda Cohen

Benjamin Ho

Joseph Deng

Michael Brewer

Head of Department

Sofia Chesnokova

Susan Eandi