North America - United States • Labor and employment
McGuireWoods LLP
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Demonstrating ‘absolute commitment to being the client’s best advocate’, the team at McGuireWoods LLP is regularly engaged in the defense of discrimination and wage and hour class actions. The group, which has additional expertise in health and safety, whistleblower, and trade secret litigation, is directed by Los Angeles-based Sabrina Beldner, who is knowledgeable on both advisory and contentious labor and employment mandates. Richmond-based all-rounder Christopher Michalik represents management in union negotiations and routinely appears before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Over in Chicago, Sarah Wake garners client praise for her ’problem-solving … pragmatic approach’, and contributes significant Title IX experience.
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Testimonials
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'Practical advice that fits the situation. Regardless of the circumstances, the lawyers are always able to find resources to support decision-making.’
‘Sarah Wake is extraordinarily knowledgeable on all topics of labor and employment law, and particularly in the higher education setting. I particularly appreciate her recognition of the importance of diversity and her very practical approach. I find her approach and the group's practice accessible, transparent, and pragmatic.'
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Key clients
- Alliance Source Testing, LLC
- Cargill Incorporated
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Work highlights
- Defended Centerra Group in a wage and hour class action.
- Defeated class certification in a putative wage-and-hour action brought by two Dollar General store managers.
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