Golden Gate University, School of Law

Golden Gate University

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

Attorney At Law

Oakland, California, United States

Provide reasonable, reliable, representation and advice to small businesses, employees, plaintiffs and defendants involving various legal matters and forums including employer consultations regarding employment law issues, drafting and negotiating employee severance packages, contract work for employment law firms, administrative hearings, small claims court, creditor bankruptcy claims, wage garnishment hearings, and property management.

Oakland, CA

- Assigned to litigate over 50 trials and prosecuted 12 to conclusion.

-  Investigated and negotiated settlement in over 250 unfair labor practice charges.

-  Handled U.S. District Court proceedings for injunctive relief and subpoena enforcement proceedings.

-  Advised management, unions, and employees on potential legal consequences and causes of action under local, state and federal laws.

-  Presided in administrative hearings leading management and labor counsel in presentation of evidence.

-  Trained new attorneys at trial and mentored new investigators during investigations.  Attended career fairs and interviewed applicants.

-  Developed training materials and presented in-service training for attorneys and investigators.

-  Served as EEO coordinator.

-  Coordinated NLRB Regional outreach program through speaking engagements.

-  Cases Litigated: Pacific Grove Convalescent Hospital, 350 NLRB No. 48 (2007); River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC, 351 NLRB No. 15 (2007); U-Haul Company of California, 347 NLRB No. 34 (2006); Bud Antle, Inc., 347 NLRB No. 9 (2006); Central Valley Meat Company, 346 NLRB No. 94 (2006); Reliable Trucking Inc., JD (SF)-48-06 (2006); Desert Aggregates, 340 NLRB No. 38 (2003), as modified 340 NLRB No. 170 (2003); Mercury Luggage Manufacturing Company, JD(SF)-04-01 (2001); SGS Control Services, Inc., 334 NLRB No. 117 (2001); Tomatek, Inc., 333 NLRB No. 156 (2001); Kirby Canyon Recycling and Disposal Facility, A Division of Waste Management of California, Inc., JD(SF)-75-00 (2000); TLC Transportation Staffing, Inc., JD(SF)-76-99 (1999); King Curb, Madera, CA - (2000) on fourth day of trial, reached settlement including backpay for discriminatee; Martin Marietta, Reno, NV (2002- 2003) - after trial lasting over four weeks, brokered global settlement of all charges, including voluntary recognition of charging party union.

National Labor Relations Board, Oakland, CA

Attorney

- Evaluated merit of FMLA, CFRA, PDA, and ADA claims.

-  Drafted DFEH complaints. Developed intake questionnaire for Workers Rights Clinic.

-  Researched and wrote memoranda for discovery, motions for protective orders and motions for summary judgment.

Employment Law Center, San Francisco

Law Clerk

- Interviewed and counseled clients regarding employment discrimination, CFRA/FMLA leave and Unemployment benefits.

-  Represented clients at Unemployment Appeals Hearings.

-  Assisted and directed new interns.

Michelle Smith