Alec practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law on behalf of employers. A seasoned litigator, he represents management across industries in employment-related disputes in both state and federal courts. These include complex wage and hour class actions and California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative lawsuits, defending against claims of worker misclassification and contractual disputes, meal and rest break violations, and regular rate and rounding, among others.
Clients seek Alec for his strategic counsel on employment law matters. He provides invaluable insights on issues related to personnel decisions, trade secrets and proprietary information, and employee benefits, empowering employers to navigate the legal landscape with confidence. He assists clients in the development and review of personnel policies and employment-related agreements too, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and avoiding risk to employers.
Prior to joining the firm, Alec worked at an AmLaw 100 law firm in the Bay Area and a Top 150 Under 150 law firm in Los Angeles.
Experience
Alec represents employers in the following matters:
- Wage and hour class actions and California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative lawsuits;
- Individual and multi-plaintiff administrative actions (EEOC/CRD) and civil lawsuits alleging workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination;
- Compliance with state and federal employment laws;
- Development, review, and drafting of personnel policies, handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, trade secret and proprietary information agreements, and arbitration agreements
- Advice and counsel to avoid risk related to various daily employment decisions and issues.