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Sharon Rachel Vinick

Sharon Rachel Vinick

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

66 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Vinick Hyams LLP

66 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA, 94607

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Sharon Rachel Vinick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Genuinely Helpful

Sharon took the time on a Sunday evening to provide much needed advice on a severance agreement. She is supportive, understanding and kind setting a high bar for legal professionals everywhere.

Posted by Jill N | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Consistent and Responsive

I have used Sharon several times over the last 5 years to negotiate separation agreements with employers and review employment contracts. She constantly provides sound, thoughtful advice. I appreciate her candor and no BS attitude.

Posted by George | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Knowledgeable, Professional, Reliable, Persevered, Passionate Attorney highly recommended

I was introduced to Sharon Vinick and her office by a friend of a friend, when I was seeking legal advice for my employment termination. By all counts it was an extremely complicated case involving 3 continents (Asia, USA, Europe) and its relevant employment laws. The case lasted for 2 years, before... settling thru mediation. During that period Sharon and her team had to overcome numerous drawbacks thrown to them by the opposite party, mainly related to jurisdiction and legal proceedings. There has not been one instance that Sharon blinked during this tenacious 2 years. She worked tirelessly days and nights (including weekends and even 4th of July holiday) readjusting her strategy and approach. She excelled in understanding the foreign labor law and using that to our advantage. With a great balance between rational and emotional intelligence she stroke decisive blows to the opposite party at the very right moment. To make a very long story short, initially I thought I had hired an attorney, today I know I could not have selected a best partner to defend my case. I feel extremely lucky and honored that Sharon handled my case. I highly recommend Sharon instantly to anyone that requires employment related legal advice. When I look back the words that come to mind for Sharon is fair, passionate, professional, knowledgeable, realistic, persevered and reliable. Above all a Partner and not just an attorney!

Posted by Laura | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Compassionate, Attentive, Reliable

Sharon helped with a difficult employment issue. She listened to me and made me feel taken care of. I would recommend her legal services to all of my friends and family.

Posted by Tracy Lemmon | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Amazing attorney advocate and ally - went the distance to obtain a great result

Sharon Vinick and the attorneys at LVBH handled my case with class, tact, expert strategy, and flawless execution. They did not hesitate to take, and win, an appellate writ to force the hand of my former employer/insurance company. They did not blink when my former employer threw stones at mediatio...n and threw up endless roadblocks in discovery. They persevered. I am proud to call Sharon Vinick and Leslie Levy my attorneys, and I recommend them and LVBH with great enthusiasm and gratitude.

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Sharon Rachel Vinick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Terp

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sharon is an excellent attorney. She is a zealous advocate who shows incredible integrity in everything she does."

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Rebecca Kagin

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Sharon Vinick litigating cases for over a decade. Sharon is one of the most incredible attorneys and people I have encountered. Her litigation prowess and industry knowledge is robust and deep. She is empathetic, and able to serve a wide range of clients expertly. Sharon is always many steps ahead of the game. Anyone who works with Sharon either as a client or co-counsel is very fortunate indeed!"

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Jean Hyams

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"To say that I endorse Sharon Vinick is the understatement of the century. For going on 15 years I have been lucky enough to be her law partner, and there has not been a day when I have not benefited from her as a thought partner, a strategic partner and a business partner. Her skills in negotiation, litigaiton and trial are exceptional. Our co-counsel rave about working with her, which is not surprising since her generosity as a colleague is unparalleled."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Top 50 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Top Lawyers In Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Partner, Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP

2010 - 2012

Managing Partner, Dickson Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP

2005 - 2009

Partner, Vinick Law Firm

1997 - 2005

Of Counsel, McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky

1991 - 1995

Staff Attorney, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Section

Executive Committee

2001 - 2006

San Francisco Bar Association group

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Dr. Meena Zareh v. USC, County of Los Angeles, Guillermo Andres Cortes

$12 million award to plaintiff

Todd Milan v. City of Vallejo

$3.2 million for Plaintiff

Castro v. White Cap Construction, Inc.

Settled for $5.5 million

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Education

1987

Harvard Univ Law School

law

1984

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2009

NELA Annual Conference

Annual Update of CA Law

2009

CELA Annual Conference

Annual Update of California Law

2008

CELA

Annual Update of CA Employment Law

Publications

Languages

English

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