Defeating Arbitration Clauses Article by Erin Kelly Published in Advocate Magazine

Advocate Magazine publishes article authored by Erin Kelly of Helmer Friedman LLP.

Big news! We’re thrilled to share that one of our very own attorneys, Erin Kelly, has been featured in the latest edition of Advocate Magazine! The article, titled “Discovery Aimed At Defeating An Arbitration Clause in Employment Cases,” is a fascinating read that highlights the importance of pre-hearing discovery in keeping a case in court. Erin offers some great tips and real-life examples on how to uncover evidence that can defeat a motion to compel arbitration.

Advocate Magazine is the largest magazine for plaintiffs’ trial attorneys in the United States and is owned by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). This is Erin’s second article to be published by the magazine – she’s really making waves in the industry! We’re so proud of her achievement and can’t wait to see what she does next.

 

2023-10-12T10:08:44-08:00October 12th, 2023|Arbitration Agreement, Erin Kelly, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Defeating Arbitration Clauses Article by Erin Kelly Published in Advocate Magazine

Best Lawyers Recognizes Gregory D. Helmer in Employment Law

Gregory D. Helmer founding partner Helmer Friedman LLP.We at Helmer Friedman LLP are thrilled to announce that Gregory D. Helmer has been recognized for his exceptional work in Employment Law in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 edition.

For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded by lawyers and the public as the most reliable measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Being recognized by Best Lawyers is a true testament to the excellence of one’s practice.

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey that includes more than 13.7 million confidential evaluations of peers this year. Lawyers are not allowed to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers.

2023-11-01T08:37:50-08:00August 18th, 2023|Front Page News, Greg Helmer, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Best Lawyers Recognizes Gregory D. Helmer in Employment Law

Chambers USA Awards Andrew H. Friedman With Its Highest Possible Rating (“Band 1”) for Labor & Employment Law

January 1, 2023 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Chambers USA, the Nation’s leading legal data and analytics provider, awards Mr. Friedman with its highest possible rating (“Band 1”) for Labor & Employment – see https://chambers.com/lawyer/andrew-h-friedman-usa-5:25940936. Chambers bases its ranking on the following qualities:
The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.

Chambers rankings are considered the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. A ranking from Chambers shows that a law firm has stood out in the most rigorous, independent and in-depth research process of any legal directory on the market, and has emerged as one of the best in the field. According to a review published in Chambers USA, “Andrew Friedman of Helmer Friedman is recognized among peers for his work representing both individuals and classes in a variety of matters, ranging from harassment to wage and hour suits. ‘He’s an excellent plaintiff lawyer who offers a really good perspective.’”

2023-02-08T10:10:52-08:00January 9th, 2023|Front Page News, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Chambers USA Awards Andrew H. Friedman With Its Highest Possible Rating (“Band 1”) for Labor & Employment Law

Labor Employment Law Conference

Employment Law Year in Review

July 14-15, 2022 – 38th Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Law Section.Andrew Friedman speaks at 38th Annual Labor & Employement Law Conference.

Andrew Friedman and Anthony J. Oncidi will team up once again in this fast-paced presentation covering the top employment law cases from the past year, with an emphasis on the cases of greatest utility to employment law practitioners.

 

Register for 38th Annual Meeting – Labor and Employment Law.

2022-06-16T08:28:45-08:00June 16th, 2022|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Labor Employment Law Conference

California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

Andrew H. Friedman Speaks At California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

2021-02-03T15:10:47-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

Andrew H. Friedman Named To The Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List

February 1, 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Andrew H. Friedman has been selected by the Super Lawyers rating service of outstanding lawyers to be on its Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List. See https://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/toplists/top-100-2021-southern-california-super-lawyers/fa12ab68091d74718e2b3fabfcb8e2b1

2024-01-16T11:42:11-08:00January 28th, 2021|Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

Employment Law Update Pasadena Bar Association Andrew H. Friedman, Tony Oncidi

Andrew H. Friedman & Tony Oncidi Reprise Their Tradition “Employment Law Update” To Pasadena Bar Association

January 13, 2021 – Andrew H. Friedman of Helmer Friedman LLP and Tony Oncidi of Proskauer will reprise their famous “Annual Review of Employment Cases for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Pasadena Bar Association” on January 13, 2021 from Noon to 1:15 p.m.  Sadly, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, their annual review will take place via webinar.

Mr. Friedman and Mr. Oncidi have been providing their annual update of employment law cases to the California legal community – up and down the State – for more than a decade and including to the following bar associations and organizations: The Alameda County Bar Association, The Beverly Hills Bar Association, The California Lawyers Association, The Employment Round Table of Southern California, The Pasadena Bar Association, The Santa Clara County Bar Association, The Santa Monica Bar Association, and The State Bar of California.

For more information about their January 13, 2021 presentation to the Pasadena Bar Association and/or to register, please go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3591109841141161228?source=Emp

2023-06-22T07:26:54-08:00January 4th, 2021|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Employment Law Update Pasadena Bar Association Andrew H. Friedman, Tony Oncidi

Legal Update Employment Round Table

Andrew H. Friedman To Provide Legal Update For The Employment Round Table of Southern California

April 16, 2019Andrew H. Friedman (of Helmer Friedman LLP) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP) will provide a quick legal update of new employment laws and cases at an Employment Round Table of Southern California webinar on April 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.. The ERTSC describes the webinar as follows: “The New Year rang in nearly twenty new employment laws. 2018 and 2019 have produced dozens and dozens of significant employment cases. Whether you are an experienced human resources expert/employment attorney or new to the field of labor and employment law, this Webinar will quickly bring you up to date on all that’s new for 2019.” At just $25.00, this webinar is a bargain! Click here to learn more or visit http://ertsc.org/wp-content/uploads/ERTSC-April-2019-Webinar.pdf.

2019-04-03T10:22:27-08:00April 3rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Legal Update Employment Round Table

Sexual Harassment Claims and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

Andrew H. Friedman To Speak On Sexual Harassment Claims And Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

April 24, 2019Andrew H. Friedman (of Helmer Friedman LLP) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP) will speak at a webinar put on by the California Lawyers Association (“CLA”) on April 24, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. about sexual harassment claims and mandatory arbitration agreements. The CLA describes the webinar as follows: “With the explosion of the #MeToo Movement, mandatory arbitration agreements, as they pertain to sexual harassment claims, have come under fierce attack and many companies are abandoning those agreements. Our panel of experts will discuss this phenomenon along with the pros and cons of arbitration and related topics such as the CEO diversity pledge.” To learn more or register, please visit https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9ad769f0-4dd8-4070-9d3b-9c8c2f5d7a2a

2019-04-03T09:45:40-08:00April 3rd, 2019|Andrew Friedman, employment law, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Sexual Harassment Claims and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements

Labor & Employment Law Review Published

Helmer Friedman LLP Congratulates Andrew H. Friedman & Taylor Markey on Publication of Law Review Article

Andrew Friedman & Taylor Markey published labor & employement law review article.

The California Labor & Employment Law Review just published an article – “Top Employment Cases of 2018” – authored by Andrew H. Friedman along with co-authors Ramit Mizrahi (of Mizrahi Law APC) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP). Helmer Friedman LLP attorney Taylor Markey provided invaluable help editing the article. The article can be viewed here.

2022-03-24T08:29:30-08:00February 1st, 2019|employment law publications, Labor & Employment Law, law review articles|Comments Off on Labor & Employment Law Review Published
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