California Lawyers Association
Labor & Employment Law Section:
Proving and Disproving Employment Discrimination
Description:
Employment discrimination claims can be proved or disproved many different ways. When is a prima facie case susceptible to attack? What evidence can prove or disprove pretext? What remarks are admissible? How can statistical or pattern evidence be used? Here are some answers.
Faculty:
Phil Horowitz
Phil Horowitz has been representing employees for over 30 years. He is past Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section, past Chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association, and serves on the board of the California Lawyers Association. He volunteer teaches trial advocacy and speaks about employment law at many continuing education programs.
Theodora R. Lee
Theodora R. Lee, a senior shareholder/partner and trial lawyer in the San Francisco and Walnut Creek offices of Littler Mendelson, defends employers in complex wage and hour class actions, discrimination class action lawsuits and general employment litigation. Ms. Lee has extensive courtroom experience, and specializes in all aspects of employment and labor relations law, including wrongful termination litigation; National Labor Relations Board matters, including representation cases, unfair labor practice proceedings, grievance arbitrations; Title VII and FEHA proceedings, including race, sex, religious and age harassment and discrimination; and unfair competition proceedings. She also counsels employers on day to day employment issues such as covenants not to compete, hiring and termination of employees, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, the California Business and Professions Code, the Family and Medical Leave Act, federal and state wage and hour issues, pre-employment screening, litigation avoidance, reductions in force, the development of personnel policies and procedures, workplace violence, employee terminations, employment agreements, drug and alcohol testing, and risk management protocols. Ms. Lee’s energy and enthusiasm for labor and employment law translates into an intense focus on providing value to clients through innovative and superior quality work with exceptional client service.
