Heather Davis

California-focused labor and employment counsel

Heather Davis represents California employers on all aspects of labor and employment law, including single-plaintiff lawsuits, class and representative actions. She also counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters and legal developments in labor laws and regulations. Heather has defended clients on matters such as:

• Wage and hour violations
• Wrongful termination
• Harassment
• Retaliation
• Discrimination
• Whistleblowing

Before joining the firm, Heather specialized in employment law litigation, business litigation and intellectual property litigation.

• Defends employers of all sizes in employment litigation, including claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblowing.
• Represents employers in wage and hour class actions and representative actions brought under California wage laws and the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
• Represents clients in administrative claims and investigations before the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
• Advises employers and human resource representatives on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, disciplinary action, termination, accommodation, leaves of absence, and wage and hour compliance.
• Prepares and reviews employment policies and procedures, as well as contracts, agreements and handbooks.

• Successfully defended claims of disability discrimination and retaliation brought against higher education institution in arbitration.
• Obtained favorable judgment for charter schools and recovered attorneys’ fees and costs in arbitration. Negotiated numerous favorable settlement agreements.