About Joan
Licenses
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2017
NorCal SuperLawyer 2017, SuperLawyers
2009
NorCal SuperLawyer 2009, SuperLawyers
2008
NorCal SuperLawyer 2008, SuperLawyers
2007
NorCal SuperLawyer 2007, SuperLawyers
2006
NorCal SuperLawyer 2006, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Bay Are Employment Law Office
2012 - 2012
Adminstrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings
2010 - 2012
Administrative Law Judge, Fair Employment and Housing Commission
1996 - 2010
Managing Partner, Bay Area Employment Law Office
Associations
2015 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationBulletin Editor
2000 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$257.510 for plaintiff
Unanimous jury verdict on all counts, $500,000+
Education
N/A
law
Speaking Engagements
2016
Incorporating the New FEHA Regulations into a Winning Litigation Strategy
2016
Prosecuting and Prevailing in a Failure to Reasonably Accommodate Case
2014
2008
Whistleblower Retaliation
2007
Deposing the HR Director
2005
Workers with Disabilities and Illnesses
2004
Enforcing a Smoke-Free Workplace
2003
Sexual Harassment
Publications
2005
2004
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can my employer terminate my employment while still under Dr. orders?
02 Oct 2018
How to handle harassment violation of hippa and hostile work environment
03 Aug 2018
Can I be written up or be reprimanded for using my paid sick leave hours to call off within 90 days of my excused absence?
09 Jul 2018