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Wendy Musell discusses California bill requiring salary ranges on job listings

LVBH attorney Wendy Musell was interviewed for a recent article in The Register regarding a California bill which would require employers with 15 or more employees to include salary ranges on job listings. The Register, a global online technology news publication, wrote about SB 1162, which aims to promote pay equity. The bill would also […]

Plaintiff Magazine spotlights Darci Burrell

Plaintiff Magazine, a premier publication for attorneys who specialize in representing consumers and employees, features a profile of LVBH Partner Darci Burrell. The article describes some of Darci’s most memorable victories, including her first jury trial representing an African American woman against her employer, Caltrans, for discrimination and retaliation. Another notable success was a class action […]

LVBH attorneys named once again to the 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list

Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP is proud to announce that, once again, the majority of our attorneys have been selected for the prestigious 2022 Super Lawyers list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine. All four partners made the list, along with LVBH associate attorney Katherine L. Smith and our Of Counsel attorneys, Rebecca Kagin and Wendy […]

LVBH client settles lawsuit against San Rafael City Schools

June 6, 2022 – Juan Rodriguez, a beloved principal at Venetia Valley School, has settled a discrimination and retaliation case that he brought against San Rafael City Schools (“SRCS”). SRCS has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle Mr. Rodriguez’s claims. The lawsuit, filed in September 2020, alleged that the Superintendent and Board of San Rafael […]

LVBH clients featured in Berkeleyside article

Berkeleyside published an article discussing a lawsuit filed by LVBH on behalf of three women against their employer, Berkeley Unified School District. In the lawsuit, the female custodians allege claims of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation, as well as failure to prevent harassment and discrimination. As the article notes, this is the second lawsuit […]

Wendy Musell interviewed on pay disparities

Law.com interviewed LVBH attorney Wendy Musell about the persistence of pay disparities despite concerted efforts to close them. The article highlights the fact that equal pay for equal work is just one of many actions that can be taken to ensure that women and people of color attain pay equity. Other factors to be considered […]

LVBH honored with Distinguished Service Award by the Alameda County Bar Association

The Alameda County Bar Association presented Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams with the Distinguished Service Law Firm Award during the annual meeting and Installation of the 2022 Board of Directors on April 7, 2022. The event took place at Tilden Park’s beautiful Brazilian Room. ACBA President Pamela Ross introduced the firm as “a leader for equity […]

Special Agent with over 25 years of experience in law enforcement sues California Department of Justice, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation at California Bureau of Investigation

April 15, 2022 – Special Agent in Charge R. Capello, one of the two highest-ranking women within California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Investigation, has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ alleging a persistent pattern of gender discrimination and retaliation. Capello, who has worked for the agency since 1999, alleges that her male superiors have […]

LVBH proudly announces Leticia Chavez as an associate of the firm

Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP, a boutique worker’s rights firm, has expanded its ranks by adding Leticia (Letty) Chavez as an associate attorney. Letty, the proud daughter of hard-working immigrants, developed a passion for fighting injustice when she witnessed her father being exploited at his job as a landscaper. Between college and law school, she […]

Daily Journal turns the spotlight on LVBH

Hilary Hammell discusses employer vaccine mandates in KPFA Radio interview

LVBH Attorney Hilary Hammell sat down with Jeannine Etter of KPFA Radio to discuss employer vaccine mandates. Ms. Hammell pointed out that employers have a duty to maintain a safe workplace and to keep employees safe from known hazards, and she discussed how employers should handle requests for exemptions from vaccine requirements. The interview was […]

LVBH wins appellate victory for courageous #MeToo survivor

Sacramento, CA, October 1, 2021 – Today, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, ruled that a former member of the California Assembly cannot sue the woman who accused him of sexual assault. In holding that the fair report privilege applies in the case of Dababneh v. Lopez, the court’s ruling protects survivors who […]