Whitney’s practice is focused on defending Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of civil lawsuits. Whitney has successfully resolved claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, unfair labor practices, wrongful termination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, and defamation at all stages of litigation.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Successfully resolved claims for pregnancy and sex discrimination and harassment against a Fortune 10 retail corporation.
Successfully resolved claims for race and age discrimination, retaliation and harassment against a global aerospace and a defense technology corporation.
Successfully obtained a dismissal of unfair labor practice charges against a leading beverage distributor.
Successfully resolved claims for pregnancy and sex discrimination and harassment against a Fortune 10 retail corporation.
Successfully resolved claims for race and age discrimination, retaliation and harassment against a global aerospace and a defense technology corporation.
Successfully obtained a dismissal of unfair labor practice charges against a leading beverage distributor.
Advised entertainment payroll company regarding compliance with state and federal data breach reporting laws.
Advised production company regarding liability for intentional torts committed by cast members of a reality series during filming.
Advised a leading French cosmetics and beauty company regarding key international employment trends affecting the cosmetics industry.
Developed employment policies and procedures complaint with federal and CA, NY, NJ, and MA state laws for a luxury home linens brand.
Performed payroll, timekeeping, and compensation audit of a global maritime company.
Recognitions
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© "Ones to Watch" list for Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2024-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- Southwestern Law School, J.D., cum laude, Associate Editor, Southwestern University Law Review
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- California