Dawn has 20 years of experience as a civil litigator, with an emphasis on the defense of corporations and management in a myriad of employment related legal matters, including high stakes wage and hour class actions alleging violations of both California and federal wage and hour laws, defense of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation cases in state court, federal court, arbitration as well as administrative hearings. In addition, Dawn emphasizes a preventative approach to help clients avoid litigation, including assisting clients with workplace investigations, and providing advice and counsel on various topics including discharge and discipline, leaves, reductions in force, employment agreements, and wage and hour compliance.