Barbra A. Arnold

Barbra A. Arnold brings more than ten years of expertise in representing management across all aspects of labor and employment law. Her practice encompasses a wide range of issues, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, and trade secrets. She is highly skilled in handling collective bargaining with unions and navigating wage and hour laws, including class actions related to overtime pay and meal and rest period claims.

Barbra offers nationwide counsel to employers on matters such as disability and religious accommodation, protected leaves of absence, personnel policies, and employee handbooks. She is adept at drafting arbitration agreements and employment contracts, as well as advising on employee discipline, discharge, union avoidance, and labor relations. Additionally, she provides training on sexual harassment and wage and hour issues.

With extensive litigation experience, Barbra regularly appears in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal. Her role as lead counsel before administrative bodies like the National Labor Relations Board, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Employment Development Department is well-documented. She has also been involved as lead and co-counsel in numerous NLRB trials and employment law arbitrations.

Barbra's clientele spans various industries, including healthcare, defense contracting, and automotive sectors. She represents both large and small employers, offering a comprehensive approach that integrates litigation defense with strategic advice to prevent future disputes.