Christy Joseph is a practice group leader for the firm's labor and employment law group. Her employment-related litigation experience includes representation of employers in federal and superior courts, as well as before administrative agencies in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination claims, sexual harassment, ADA and medical condition claims, wage and hour claims including class actions, tortious interference, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and trade secrets. Christy's practice further includes counseling employers not involved in litigation regarding contractual, statutory and legal rights, and employment obligation matters. Her experience involves developing and presenting training seminars for clients and business organizations.
Employment Litigation
Defense of multi-billion dollar company with over 200 stores in repeated wage and hour litigation
Defense of wage and hour class action claims
Defense of sexual harassment and discrimination actions on behalf of restaurant, medical supplier, auto, and retail clients
Defense of racial discrimination actions on behalf of medical supplier, trucking, auto, and retail clients
Defense of pregnancy and medical leave actions on behalf of service-based and retail clients
Defense of "whistle-blower" actions on behalf of trucking, auto, technology-based, and retail clients
Defense of claims of violation of the Equal Pay Act on behalf of retail and technology-based clients
Defense of ADA and medical condition claims on behalf of construction, pharmaceutical, retail, and technology-based clients
Other Business Litigation
Defense of negligence actions by independent contractors on behalf of retail and service clients
Prosecution of unfair competition, trade secret, breach of fiduciary duty, and interference claims on behalf of service-based clients
Prosecution of breach of contract, negligence, and fraud actions on behalf of retail, service, and technology-based clients
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D.)
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Appellate Advocacy
University of California, Irvine (B.A., magna cum laude)
"Election 2020: What it Means for Employers," Co-Presenter, 2020 Employment Law Tool Kit Three-Part Webinar Series: Session 3: Even More Issues for All Employers (November 16, 2020)
"Spotting Hot Button Issues For Nonprofit Employers," (Training Program for Pro Bono Nonprofit Organizations Legal Assessment Clinic), Co-Presenter, ACC-SoCal, Public Law Center, Snell & Wilmer Orange County Offices, Costa Mesa, CA (April 4, 2019)
"Spotting Hot Button Issues For Nonprofit Employers" (Training Program for Pro Bono Nonprofit Organizations Legal Assessment Clinic), Presenter, ACC-SoCal, Public Law Center, UCI Law, Irvine, Ca (May 10, 2018)
"Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements are Under Renewed Attacks," Presenter, Employment Law Tool Kit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (November 16, 2016)
"What Do Releases in Severance and Separation Agreements Release?" Presenter, Employment Law Tool Kit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (November 16, 2016)
"Avoiding Employment Law Hazards: Keys to Running a Tight Ship for In-House Counsel," Co-Presenter, Association of Corporate Counsel (Southern California Chapter), Long Beach, CA (June 3, 2015)
"Bills, Bills, Bills - New Employment Laws Affecting You in 2015," Co-Presenter, Employment Tool Kit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (November 13, 2014)
"Clinic in a BoxSM Program" (Training Program for Non-profit Entity Intake – Employment), Presenter, ACC-SoCal, Public Law Center, Corporate Pro Bono (February 5, 2014)
"Workplace Violence Restraining Orders," Speaker, Employment Tool Kit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (November 7, 2013)
"Getting a Handle on the Alphabet Soup of Employee Leaves Under California Law," Presenter, Multistate Employers in California Summit: Employment Law Essentials for HR Webinar, Business & Legal Resources (July 9, 2013)
"California Leads the Way In Accommodating Transgender Employees," Quoted, SHRM (June 21, 2013)
"California Employment Law Update: Dos and Don'ts for Multistate Employers," Presenter, HR Hero Webinar Series, Business & Legal Resources (April 16, 2013)
"What Wage Practices Put a Target on Your Back For Possible Litigation?," Speaker, Employment Tool Kit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (November 8, 2012)
"Wage and Hour Litigation: Wage-Hour Class Actions," Speaker, Employment Toolkit Seminar, Snell & Wilmer, Costa Mesa, CA (October 2010)
"Where Are My Employees Going With My Trade Secrets: Key Considerations for All Corporate Counsel," Speaker, All Aboard! Corporate Counsel CLE, Newport Beach, CA (October 2010)
"2008 and 2009 Labor & Employment Law Updates," Speaker, CEB Employment Law Practice: 18th Annual Recent Developments Seminar, Los Angeles, CA
The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management (2009-2024); Labor and Employment Law (2009-2013)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Edition, Labor & Employment Law (2012)
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Delivery of Pro Bono Legal Services, Orange County Bar Association
California
Supreme Court of California
United States District Court, All Districts of California