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Scott Stillman specializes in advocating for employees and ensuring they receive the fair treatment they deserve. A former Assistant District Attorney with an expertise in employment law, Scott has successfully navigated countless cases, earning a reputation for excellence and achieving favorable outcomes for clients. With over 14 years of work experience, Scott has a proven track record of success for his clients. He is skilled in employment litigation and has handled complex and high-profile cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, whistleblower protection and False Claims Act cases.. Prior to founding his own firm, Scott was an Assistant District Attorney and Labor Liaison at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, where he started and led a first-of-its-kind Workers' Rights Unit that focused on prosecution of cases like wage theft and labor trafficking. He also served as a Partner at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky, a leading plaintiff-side employment law firm, where he litigated cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of contract and many other claims.. Scott is a leader in his field and currently serves as the Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association. He has published multiple articles and given presentations on various topics related to labor and employment is passionate about protecting the rights and interests of employees, and strives to provide high-quality and compassionate legal services to his clients.

Qiaojing Ella Zheng is an advocate for diversity, leadership and public interest. She currently works on individual and class actions involving wage and hour, retaliation and other civil rights claims. Her practice encompasses a wide range of areas including international business, corporation, civil litigation, immigration, and family law. In particular, Ms. Zheng has extensive experience representing China-based clients in legal matters arising under U.S. laws. Having obtained legal education and work experience in both China and the U.S., Ms. Zheng brings a unique perspective to facilitate her clients’ cross-border business activities, and devotes herself to bridging the cultural gap among domestic and foreign parties.

Ms. Nichols is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in HR/employment law. She provides effective legal representation and advice to employees. Her advice is measured, concise and tailored based upon the needs of the client.. A subject matter expert, aware of trends in business and law, her solutions are innovative but always practical.. Born in the US and raised in Australia, Sarah Nichols, founder of Nichols Law, grew up loving time on the beach and in the outback. She has been a business owner and a partner in a The American Lawyer 100 law firm with offices across the globe.. Sarah represents individuals in relation to their discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She assists employees negotiating their exits from their employers. She is a tough and conscientious advocate for her clients and believes having experience on both sides makes her a better attorney.. Sarah is a skilled public speaker, author, coach, and HR expert. She has taught at both Berkeley and Hastings Law Schools and is a member of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. Sarah is a frequent speaker for associations as well as private employers and provides compliance and liability prevention training for managers. She is passionate about different cultures in the workplace, closing the pay gap and involved in the community through her support for Equal Rights Advocates.

Matthew C. Helland's confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his client's cause.  Handling both large class actions and individual matters throughout this career, Matt has developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation.. Matt’s cases involve a variety of issues, including wage and hour rights, WARN Act violations, breach of contract, Truth in Lending Act claims, and severance negotiations.  Matt litigates each of his cases with the same zealous advocacy and passionate protection of his clients’ rights, whether the case involves millions of dollars and thousands of clients, or thousands of dollars and one individual.. Matt is licensed in both California and Minnesota.. While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Matt was a staff member and Managing Tribute Editor of the University of Minnesota Journal of Global Trade. He also participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, representing the interests of children as a student attorney in both Family and Juvenile Court.

I'm an experienced civil litigator focusing on complex cases involving consumer and employee rights. I have successfully prosecuted false advertising, unfair competition, breach of contract, privacy, and wage and hour claims against companies big and small. I have also handled high stakes personal injury, wrongful termination, commercial, and professional liability cases.. I worked at Gallo LLP from 2009 to 2019, playing a key role in many of the firm’s significant cases and helping thousands of victims of unfair business practices obtain meaningful monetary and injunctive relief. I rejoined Gallo LLP in 2023 after three years with Valerian Law, P.C.. I grew up in Oakland, graduated from UC Davis with honors and earned my J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where I was a member of the Hale Moot Court Honors team.