Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
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+1 415 276 6500About
Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Our California practice is unusual in its ability to provide the full spectrum of employment legal services, including traditional labor representation and employee benefits work. Some of our 40 California employment attorneys are recognized as formidable trial attorneys, others as effective class action or single plaintiff litigators, others for the in-depth advice and counsel they provide, and still others for their expertise in union contract negotiations and labor arbitration. The depth of our California employment team means that we have the resources to handle almost any employment matter that arises. It also enables our team to be nimble when organizing around new issues and to quickly and creatively solve issues for clients.
Our California team values and rewards cooperation, sharing, and delegation. Our attorneys are supportive of each other such that each attorney’s practice is complimentary rather than competitive towards one another. This mindset extends to the office level; we see ourselves as a California office, not simply as separate Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Our clients benefit from this mind-set by having access to a comprehensive team – not only one or two siloed lawyers.
Chambers Review
Labor and employment practice noted for its full-service offering, which includes notable strength in employee benefits concerns and immigration law. Broad contentious capabilities that see it handle NLRB proceedings, employee classification class actions and single-plaintiff discrimination claims. Acts for a range of state and national clients, including particular experience in labor law issues arising from the healthcare sector.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright Tremaine defended Providence Health and Services in a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case, resolving the matter through mediation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DWT has a bench to tackle the toughest cases with ease."
"The firm has an excellent grasp of the complex nuances of California labor law."
"They will always go the extra mile."
"DWT has a bench to tackle the toughest cases with ease."
"The firm has an excellent grasp of the complex nuances of California labor law."
"They will always go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
Judith Keyes represents clients in sexual harassment and discrimination claims as well as providing counsel on the employment aspects of M&A. Her practice also includes increasing activity as a mediator.
"She's a powerhouse."
"She is a timeless and vastly experienced lawyer."
"Judy has a really practical eye for things, understanding the law as well as having a very good sense of people and problems."