Labor & Employment

Taylor Brailey counsels and represents employers in a broad range of employment matters. She regularly defends employers before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators in single-plaintiff and class and complex disputes involving the following types of claims: Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation Leaves and accommodations Wage and hour Whistleblower

Whether advocating for clients during litigation or providing counsel on high-stakes workplace issues, Emilie Hammerstein demonstrates creativity and resolve as a legal problem solver. She represents domestic and global employers of all sizes before administrative agencies and in federal and state courts and arbitration. In addition, she has advised on…

Stacey E. James' practice focuses on assisting clients with state and federal wage and hour compliance, as well as defending employers in wage and hour class, representative, mass and single actions, and enforcement of arbitration agreements. She has successfully and efficiently defended hundreds of lawsuits alleging wage and hour violations,…

Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum is a trusted strategic advisor to her clients, with whom she partners to navigate challenges and opportunities alike. Sarah is a national expert in the staffing industry and leads Akerman’s Staffing Law Sector team, which assists staffing firms across sectors in avoiding and resolving disputes, complying with regulations,…

Theodora R. Lee has extensive courtroom experience and practices before all state and federal courts in California and all employment-related regulatory agencies. She represents employers in: Class action litigation Wrongful termination and employment discrimination litigation National Labor Relations Board matters Representation cases Unfair labor practice proceedings Grievance arbitrations Title VII…