Renee Brown

Renee Brown defends employers and public entities in complex labor and employment litigation, with a focus on matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and class and representative actions under statutes such as FEHA, FLSA, and the California Labor Code. Drawing on years of experience in both private and public sector defense, Renee helps guide businesses of all sizes through high-stakes disputes, including single-plaintiff lawsuits, class actions, and PAGA claims. Employers rely on her practical counsel for risk management, business formation, and compliance strategies designed to minimize liability and promote workplace harmony.

Renee handles every stage of litigation and dispute resolution, from conducting internal investigations and witness interviews to preparing dispositive motions, managing electronic discovery, and representing clients in court, arbitration, and mediation. She has advised clients on a wide range of employment policies, including accommodations, leave management, pay equity, and reductions in force, and regularly drafts and revises handbooks, employment agreements, and separation documents.