USA Guide 2026 : California
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Cooley LLP’s labor and employment practice is held in high regard for its handling of the full spectrum of employment issues. The firm offers robust representation to employers in disputes arising from discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour violation claims. The team conducts investigations and negotiations and has a strong reputation serving as employment counsel on corporate transactions.
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Cooley LLP acted as primary employment counsel to EPRI on the full range of employment issues including investigations, terminations and post-termination disputes.
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Cooley know the law very well and have a good commercial sense, providing advice based on our risk tolerance.
The Cooley team do an excellent job of giving practical and business- focused advice on complex employment matters. They make themselves available on short notice to tackle very difficult issues.
Cooley are always on top of the changing laws and how that can affect us in this space. They are extremely knowledgeable and creative at identifying solutions.
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Josh Mates serves as employment counsel to companies guiding them through contentious and non-contentious issues. He handles disputes arising from discrimination, wage and hour violations and post-termination claims.
Josh is extremely knowledgeable and can handle anything from the mundane up to very high-stakes litigation.
Josh is exceptional in terms of expertise, availability and responsiveness.
Josh is an excellent partner who is always ready to jump in and help on short notice for emergencies. He is efficient and gives practical advice.
Josh is a very seasoned and excellent employment lawyer.
Labor & Employment
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