Sharon Rachel Vinick

Recently I needed some advice on a delicate matter regarding my employment and personal situation. I was laid off while pregnant and I wanted to figure out the best way to handle the situation. I wanted to be upfront with my potential future employers but at the same time I didn't want to decrease m...y chances of getting hired due to upcoming family leave. I feel lucky to have found Sharon through a neighbor. She was very knowledgable but what is also very important, she was a super nice person to consult with. Sharon listened to my concerns very carefully and provided information on all aspects I was looking for. While I hope I never need a lawyer, I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Sharon was one of three lawyers referred to me regarding a termination from a Silicon Valley job. I believed there was age discrimination and sexual harassment issues. Sharon was referred to me by two distinguished employment law school professors. Sharon listened intently to my claims, she did no...t dissuade me from sharing the opinions I had received from my legal friends and she crafted a strategy and goal immediately. When the other side tried to throw cold water on our claims and my credibility, Sharon stood by me and asked for more details or to fill in blanks that helped support our position. Like any negotiation, we asked for x and were both very happy with the settlement that everyone agreed upon. Without hesitation I would recommend Sharon and her firm.

Sharon was very passionate, professional, and competent in representing me on my employment discrimination and retaliation case. She paid close attention to all details, and prepared me very well for depositions. In my first meeting with Sharon, I made it clear what I would and would not be willin...g to accept for a settlement. Sharon never wavered in helping achieve my goal. We were 100% successful without having to go to trial. I could not have asked for better legal representation.

When I contacted Sharon's office, I was a bit apprehensive sharing my story, since I was a dancer and not sure how it would be received. I worried that maybe I would’ve been told that despite the countless illegal violations, including racism, harassment, and multiple labor law violations, it wouldn’...t be worthy of a case due to our profession. Not true. We were welcomed with an open mind, respect, and sympathy. They fought extremely hard for our rights, and it was never on "their time". They made sure the case disrupted our lives as little as possible. Including meeting with us and answering questions after business hours when we were off work. In a industry, such as ours, the line of the laws seemed to be a bit blurred. They clearly defined it and fought a multimillion dollar company to financially acknowledge it for the past wrongs, as well as enforcing the laws for future girls in our profession. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of this case and the excellent team that helped achieve it.

I consulted with Sharon Vinick on several occasions seeking her guidance and expertise on some disturbing instances of gender discrimination at work. Ms. Vinick patiently explained nuances of the specific law(s) and made sure that I understood my options and the possible outcomes. Ms. Vinick helped... me leave an unhealthy work environment with enough of a financial cushion to support my family while looking for another job. In our conversations, it's clear that Ms. Vinick is incredibly smart and very passionate about upholding the law to protect employees who find themselves in difficult situations. I wholeheartedly recommend her.