Emily Patajo focuses her practice on employment litigation matters in state and federal courts and in binding arbitration. Emily represents employers in various industries, including grocery, retail, technology, and healthcare, among others. She is routinely involved in the risk assessment and defense of matters concerning claims of wrongful termination and unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of California law. Clients also turn to Emily to advise them on wage and hour class action cases.

In addition to her litigation practice, Emily regularly handles administrative matters, counseling employers on charges and complaints pending before state agencies, including the California Civil Rights Department and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. She also provides strategic advice to human resources and employee relations regarding personnel management, including  issues related to conducting investigations, and evaluating requests for reasonable accommodations. Clients also frequently seek Emily’s counsel and analysis regarding their arbitration agreements.