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LA Times calls on Leslie Levy to discuss Toobin’s indecent Zoom exposure

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LVBH Partner Leslie Levy was recently interviewed for a column regarding CNN legal analyst and New Yorker writer Jeffrey Toobin’s indecent exposure during a Zoom meeting. The column, published recently in the Los Angeles Times, considers what has been learned in the age of #MeToo. It also discusses whether Zoom meetings are considered workplace meetings. […]

Wendy Musell Interviewed on Trend in Tech Industry Pay Cuts

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The Daily Journal interviewed LVBH attorney Wendy Musell to gather her expert opinion for an article about the trend of technology industry employers introducing pay cuts for workers who have left the Bay Area. Employers often include cost of living expenses in their compensation packages. As the majority of workers are working remotely, some have […]

Sharon Vinick Interviewed for Washington Post Article on NFL Cheerleaders’ Legal Claims

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LVBH Partner Sharon Vinick was recently interviewed for an article that just appeared in the Washington Post regarding former cheerleaders of the Washington Football Team who have filed a lawsuit alleging that the team created lewd videos using outtakes from swimsuit calendar photographic sessions. Ms. Vinick, who brought successful wage-theft lawsuits on behalf of cheerleaders […]

Lawdragon names Wendy Musell as one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers

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Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP is honored that attorney Wendy Musell has been selected to the Lawdragon guide of the top 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in the nation for 2020. The guide highlights lawyers across the nation working for the rights of employees. This is the third consecutive year the guide has been published. […]

Wendy Musell joins Governor Newsom for the signing of SB 1383

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On September 17, 2020, LVBH attorney Wendy Musell and her family joined California Governor Gavin Newsom and workers rights advocates to witness the Governor sign historic legislation which will provide family medical leave protections to six million more Californians. Senate Bill (SB) 1383 guarantees job-protected leave for Californians who work for an employer with five […]

LVBH ADDS TWO ATTORNEYS TO ITS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP, a boutique worker’s rights firm, has now expanded its ranks by adding two more accomplished employment attorneys to its roster – Wendy Musell and Rebecca Kagin.  Both women will be joining the firm as Of Counsel. Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP, with offices in Oakland, has championed justice and fairness […]

National Women’s Law Center Issues MeToo Progress Report

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The National Women’s Law Center has published its 2020 Progress Update: Me Too Workplace Reforms in the States.  The report provides an overview of progress that has been made in advancing anti-harassment legislation for workers around the country and highlights how survivors have led the push for state law reforms. LVBH’s Wendy Musell is quoted […]

BetterBrave Podcast Interviews Jean Hyams on #MeToo

BetterBrave, a nonprofit dedicated to tackling sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, has launched the BetterBrave Community Podcast. The podcast intends to initiate conversations on a weekly basis to explore aspects of workplace harassment. New episodes are posted every Wednesday. One of the very first episodes features LVBH partner Jean Hyams discussing how reporting […]

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  • Wendy Musell interviewed on pay disparities

    Wendy Musell interviewed on pay disparities

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

  • 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

    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

  • LVBH proudly announces Leticia Chavez as an associate of the firm

    LVBH proudly announces Leticia Chavez as an associate of the firm

  • Daily Journal turns the spotlight on LVBH

    Daily Journal turns the spotlight on LVBH

  • Hilary Hammell discusses employer vaccine mandates in KPFA Radio interview

    Hilary Hammell discusses employer vaccine mandates in KPFA Radio interview

  • LVBH wins appellate victory for courageous #MeToo survivor

    LVBH wins appellate victory for courageous #MeToo survivor

  • Hilary Hammell quoted in Aljazeera report on Tesla racism trial in San Francisco

    Hilary Hammell quoted in Aljazeera report on Tesla racism trial in San Francisco

  • American Bar Association features Wendy Musell in panel discussion on religious objections to vaccine mandates

    American Bar Association features Wendy Musell in panel discussion on religious objections to vaccine mandates

  • Sharon Vinick discusses corporate demands for projects created by employees after work hours

    Sharon Vinick discusses corporate demands for projects created by employees after work hours

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Be mindful of any deadlines you have approaching that relate to your legal situation, and make sure that you meet them. Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP does not assume any responsibility for advice given regarding any aspect of your case until you have a signed legal services agreement engaging the firm’s representation.

Though the firm provides free initial consultations, the firm retains complete discretion in every case to decide whether or not to provide a consultation to any person. Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP makes no guarantees, warranties, or predictions about your case, and past success at the firm does not ensure future results will be the same. The photos on this website do not reflect actual attorney-client interactions.