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I represent and counsel employers regarding all types of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state law, including unfair competition, restrictive covenants, the Legal Arizona Workers Act, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, and claims based on Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and the Arizona Civil Rights Act. I also draft employer policies and handbooks, conduct employee training, implement workforce audits, and conduct investigations.

I proudly counsel and defend employers in employment law matters, including workplace discrimination, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, contracts drafting, and business torts.. During law school, I served on the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, publishing my note on the impact of consumer influence, financial bargaining power, and international compliance mechanisms on working conditions and production expectations in the coffee industry. I also served on the Civil Rights Restoration Clinic and volunteered as a magistrate for the Pima County Teen Court Program.. Education and HonorsUniversity of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D. 2018)• Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, Business Editor, published Vol 35.1. Arizona State University (B.A. Justice Studies, cum laude 2011). Bar Admissions - Arizona (2019)

I have, for more than 29 years, represented individuals and business in a wide range of employment and business related legal matters including complex wage claims, breach of contract, trade secrets, unfair competition, employment discrimination and wrongful termination.  As part of that representation, I present in-house seminars explaining federal and state laws governing payment of waes and employer/employee conduct in the workplace.. In addition to my practice in employment and business related legal matters, I have extensive experience representing individuals in personal injuryand wrongful death matters.  I also offer private mediation services.  My experience, both as a litigator and as a judge pro tem who has conduct dozens of settlement conferences, provides me with unique insight into the dynamics that occur during a mediation.  I use that experience and insight to assist parties in reaching a final, acceptable, resolution to their issues.. When I am not practiciing law, I spend time traveling.  I enjoy visiting other countries as well as different regions of the U.S.  I also enjoy golf although I really cannot claim to be very good at it!

I have practiced in the areas of labor and employment law for over 30 years. I have handled numerous cases in State & Federal Court as well as administrative tribunals. Over the past 30 years, I have regularly advised individuals and businesses in cases related to wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations and breach of contract matters.

I am an accomplished, results-driven Human Resources professional and employment attorney with extensive experience in handling difficult employee relations challenges as well as building HR programs from the ground up for companies in diverse industries. I've been the Chief People Officer for a large hospitality company, an employment attorney in a law firm, and I've run my own small business. My experiences in the business world and in HR have given me a unique ability to communicate with business leaders clearly, without the hemming and hawing most lawyers tend to do.. When I'm not in the office, I enjoy watching Arizona's sports teams, bbq'ing with my backyard smoker, hiking and camping, and being goofy with my wife and three little kids.

I am a third generation Arizonan and earned my law degree at the Arizona State University College of Law. I began practicing law in 1979 and I worked for various federal agencies and departments as an Attorney / Advisor before founding my practice in the Valley of the Sun in 1984.. I enjoy two aspects of practicing law immensely. First, is the ability to help solve problems and simply help people. The second is the immersion in areas and facts that I have not explored before. My practice has required me to explore everything from the effectiveness of fire sprinklers, to the proper compaction of dirt, to braking distances, to the USPS’s definition of "a sense of urgency." I believe settlement negotiations should start with the first demand and the first phone call.. Admitted to Practice:

I am a passionate and driven advocate for all of my clients. I have over six years of experience practicing law. Much of that time was spent developing my knowledge of labor and employment law matters. I have handled cases ranging from unpaid overtime to discrimination in the workplace to professional licensing discipline to breach of contract. My experience includes consulting with clients and small businesses, drafting and executing contracts, litigating complex civil matters, deposing witnesses and experts, appearing on behalf of clients at administrative hearings, and avocating at civil jury trial.. My clients know that I am attentive, energetic, willing to take measured risks, and willing to be aggressive. I will work efficiently and strategically to be your voice in the court system. My goal is to fight for my clients, give them their opportunity to be heard at trial by their peers, and strive to hold bad actors accountable.. While my experience has tended to focus on individuals and their claims, I have also spent dozens of hours working with small businesses to protect them from liability for discrimination and retaliation claims and claims brought under the National Labor Relations Act. If you are a small business owner requiring affordable and effective legal advice for handling employee complaints, feel free to contact me. I will work hard to ensure both from an employer and employee standpoint that communication is encouraged, that employers are respected, and that employees are content with their situations.

Heidi Nunn-Gilman is a member in the Employment, Labor, OSHA, and Immigration Department.  Ms. Nunn-Gilman’s practice focuses on human resource counseling and employment litigation.  She has extensive experience handling employment immigration compliance strategies, including I-9s, E-verify, ICE and worksite investigations and enforcement under the Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA) and similar state and local laws.  She regularly advises clients on matters relating to labor and employment law, federal contractor compliance (including Affirmative Action, Davis-Bacon, and federal contractor E-Verify requirements), ADA, Title VII, FLSA, NLRB, FMLA, leaves, drug and alcohol, union matters, wrongful discharge, wage and hour laws for both public and private employers, employee handbooks, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and executive agreements.. Ms. Nunn-Gilman has extensive experience creating employment handbooks, policies, and procedures.  She develops I-9 audit and immigration compliance training programs for multi-state national corporations, and has created employee handbooks for numerous employers of various sizes and operating in multiple states.. Ms. Nunn-Gilman regularly provides advice to federal contractors regarding multiple requirements of federal contract requirements, including Affirmative Action, federal contractor E-Verify requirements, and wage and hour requirements, such as the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and economic stimulus program requirements.. Ms. Nunn-Gilman also handles issues involving the Affordable Health Care Act and addresses the changes and options it presents to companies.  Her Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage practice includes counseling and training on state and federal prevailing wages and benefits requirements, coverage and applicability of prevailing wage laws, coverage exemptions, worker classification and pay issues, addressing wage determinations, wage surveys, and representation of employers before the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division and similar state agencies.

For more than two decades, Paul has represented clients in high-stakes and hotly contested complex and commercial litigation.  Paul has represented plaintiffs and defendants in virtually all types of complex litigation matters, including data privacy and security, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, contract, securities fraud, officer and director liability, racketeering, intellectual property, and antitrust cases.  In that role, Paul has acted as lead, assistant, and steering committee counsel in state and national class actions and MDLs in State and Federal courts in Arizona and around the country.. Paul is fluent in effective legal technology for the better and more efficient representation of clients.  He serves on the Firm’s IT and IT Security Committees and heads up the Firm’s data privacy and security team.  Paul is a frequent speaker, author, and commentator on data privacy and security issues.. Paul is currently a member of the Arizona State Bar Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, the State Bar Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee, and the State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee.  He has also been a Judge Pro Tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2006 and has served as a court-appointed settlement judge and neutral for dozens of cases.

Emma is a commercial litigation attorney licensed in Arizona and the District Court of Arizona. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment law, and education law matters. Prior to being admitted to practice, Emma clerked at various Phoenix area law firms assisting with probate, insurance defense, and breach of contract claims.. While in law school, she completed two externships, one at the Arizona House of Representatives where she worked with the Rules Committee and the second at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division I. Additionally, she completed an internship at the Arizona Center for Disability Law in their Special Education Advocacy Program.

Edmundo Robaina has been an employment lawyer for nearly 28 years. Edmundo regularly advises and represents individuals and business clients in wage and hour cases, employment contract matters, and discrimination, hassment, retaliation and wrongful termination cases under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other federal and state laws. Throughout his career, Edmundo has successfully represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, in administrative cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Merit Systems Protection Board, and in mediation and arbitration. He also regularly represents state, county and municipal employees in disciplinary and certification matters.. Edmundo has been rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2014, and has been recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers since 2017, and The Best Lawyers in America since 2018.

Debora Verdier is a partner in the Phoenix office of Manning & Kass. Ms. Verdier defends employers in all types of labor and employment disputes pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and federal courts, and private arbitrators. She has experience in defending employers, including municipalities, against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation brought under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the whistleblower provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.. Ms. Verdier has handled EEOC and employment-related litigation matters for one of Arizona's largest charter school organizations. For that same client, she also performed policy reviews and revised policies as necessary to comply with changes in the law. She has also provided in-service and training for charter school management personnel on ADA, FMLA, and Title VII issues. In addition to representing business clients in litigation, Ms. Verdier counsels companies with an eye toward preventing disputes and providing pre-litigation solutions.. Ms. Verdier has represented businesses in liability and insurance matters and has represented insurance companies in matters involving reimbursement issues and insurance coverage disputes. Her work in this area has included preparing insurance coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and, if necessary, litigating coverage disputes and negotiating resolutions.. In 2012, Ms. Verdier was appointed to the International Association of Defense Counsel. Membership to this 2,500 member group is by invitation only. The International Association of Defense Counsel takes a leadership role in many areas of legal reform and professional development.. Ms. Verdier currently serves as a judge pro tem in the Maricopa County Superior Court. She is also an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she teaches a practical skill course called “The Litigation Experience.”

DAVID T. BARTON has focused his practice on employment law and litigation withspecial emphasis on wage and hour, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination,drug testing, and healthcare issues. In addition to his work defending employers fromwrongful termination and discrimination claims, David provides advice and counseling toemployers concerning executive compensation and termination, employee counseling andmotivation and the creation and review of employee handbooks, contracts, and policies.When he is not defending employers from claims by employees, David finds time to serve inhis church and loves spending time with his four children, his nine grandchildren, andtravelling with his wife and companion of 38 years. David received his Juris Doctor degree,Magna Cum Laude, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University in1992 where he was articles editor of the Brigham Young University Law received his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Brigham YoungUniversity in 1988, graduating as college valedictorian. During his 30-year career, Davidhas worked in the litigation section of the Utah Attorney General’s office (1992-1993) for theemployment law boutique of Johnson & Hatch in Salt Lake City, Utah (1993-1995) and forthe employment law group of Quarles & Brady (1995-2012). In November 2012, David andhis partner Christine Burns started the law firm of BurnsBarton, PLC.

David is an experienced and accomplished employment law attorney. He has represented employers representing them in disputes, compliance and regulatory matters. David has also represented employees and uniquely understands both aspects of employment law. He has represented clients in various industries including healthcare, consulting firms, retail (both brick and mortar as well as digital), hospitality, education, and non-profits. David is also an accomplished litigation attorney and has assisted corporate clients with retail leases and corporate matters. He was Vice-President and General Counsel for Sleep America and general counsel to Ristal Inc. before returning to private practice in 2010.. Professional and Civic Service

David is a member of the litigation team at Jaburg Wilk. He concentrates his practice in business disputes, contracts, leases, commercial litigation and employment law. He has represented individuals, small businesses and major corporations for more than 30 years.. He has been involved in many complex and sometimes high-profile cases, including a groundbreaking movie industry antitrust case, a defamation case filed against Watergate burglar G. Gordon Liddy, and a $100,000, securities fraud Ponzi scheme case. He has tried or settled numerous cases in both state court and federal court and has pursued or defended, and won, more than 40 appeals in the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition to his legal work, Dave is a founding member of the Arizona State Acupuncture Board, a former member of the Arizona State Foster Care Review Board, and a current member of the Foundation for PIHMA Research and Education. He is a frequent author, consultant and speaker.

David A. Selden is a partner at The Cavanagh Law Firm, concentrating his practice in representing management in a wide variety of employment law matters, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, workplace torts, EEOC, ACRD, OSHA, DOL, NLRB restrictive covenants, noncompetition, trade secrets, and human resources counseling, investigation, and training, employer immigration compliance under federal law and the Legal Arizona Workers Act. He literally “wrote the law” of wrongful termination in Arizona.. Mr. Selden has successfully defended employers in state and federal trial and appellate courts in Arizona and elsewhere, including The Neiman Marcus Group, Safeway, Troy Corp., Scripps-Howard Broadcasting, Century Surety, the City of Mesa, Allstate Insurance and AdobeAir. He has also obtained dismissal of countless alleged OSHA citations, including scores of fatality cases, through negotiated resolutions or through hearings.. His commercial litigation experience includes contracts, business torts, construction disputes and alleged defects, real estate conveyancing secured lending, lender liability, securities fraud, anti-trust, Constitutional law, civil rights litigation and more. He has also prosecuted and defended professional licensing matters.. Before entering law school, Mr. Selden worked in Washington, D.C., as a legislative and administrative assistant to several members of Congress from 1971 through 1982. Mr. Selden remains active in legislative and administrative matters. He wrote and was the primary advocate to achieve enactment of the Employment Protection Act, which overhauled Arizona’s employment laws in 1996, Arizona’s 1997 constructive discharge law, and other laws to limit employment litigation. He has testified before the Arizona Legislature as an expert in employment law matters dozens of times.. Mr. Selden has been interviewed by and quoted in numerous publications on employment law, including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, Arizona Daily Star and The Tucson Citizen.

Dave Kresin has received a variety of awards over his career.  Most recently, he has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2021 and was recognized by Chambers and Partners in 2024 as one of only six Band 1 lawyers in the category of Arizona Labor & Employment (Mainly Plaintiffs). He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Section.. Dave represents employees and small businesses in employment litigation including discrimination, retaliation, medical leave denial, restrictive covenant enforcement, unpaid compensation disputes, and wage and hour violations. He is licensed in the state courts of Arizona, Kansas and Missouri, as well as the U.S. District Courts for Arizona and Kansas, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Dave is very experienced in federal courts, state courts, private arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. His trial experience includes: a federal court jury verdict on behalf of an employee for unpaid commissions, minimum wage, and overtime violations; a federal court jury verdict on behalf of an employee who was denied minimum wage and overtime compensation and terminated in retaliation for objecting to the violations; a state court jury verdict on behalf of an employee terminated in retaliation for reporting violations of Arizona law; an arbitration award on behalf of an employee who was terminated in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after the employer refused to accommodate his disability; an arbitration award on behalf of an employee deprived of his commissions; a jury verdict on behalf of a corporation against a director/former employee who breached his fiduciary duties to the company; a jury verdict on behalf of individual defendants accused of race discrimination; a jury verdict on behalf of individual plaintiffs on contract and conversion claims; an arbitration award on behalf of two corporate executives on breach of contract and statutory wage claims.. Dave has presented on a wide variety of employment law topics and authored articles relating to federal employment law issues including:. Co-Presenter, "Lessons Learned from Recent Jury Trials", Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2024. Co-Presenter, "Best Practices and Ethical Considerionats for the Initial Consultation", Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2022. Presenter, "How to Manage ADA- and FMLA-Related Leave", National Business Institute, June 2021. Presenter, “The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act: Arizona’s Current Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time Law”, Referrals Royale Network Luncheon, December 2019. Co-Presenter, “Employment Restrictive Covenants including Non-Competes, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Use Agreements: What’s Enforceable and What is Not”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2016. Co-Author, “2013 Update re: Fee Applications (Article 10.8)”, Arizona Employment Law Handbook, October 2013. Presenter, “The OSHA-Administered Whistleblower Laws”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2011. Presenter, “Updates on the FMLA and ADA”, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, February 2009

Christine Burns practice includes a broad spectrum of litigation, specifically focusing on labor and employment. She represents employers in all employment areas, with a special emphasis on providing front-end employment solutions, and on defending employers from civil rights, wrongful discharge, and class action litigation. Christine has tried a wide variety of cases before state and federal courts and juries.

Chris is an AV rated attorney who began practicing law in Arizona in 1984. He has a commercial litigation practice, handling jury and bench trials, administrative claims, arbitrations, mediations and appeals in both federal and state courts. Chris's practice includes claims involving contract and debt enforceability, warranties, partnership and corporate dissolutions, real estate and title disputes, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, fraud claims, employment issues, business torts and automobile dealership issues.. Chris represents a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, Arizona automobile dealership groups, financial institutions, golf course ownership groups, small to mid-size companies, and individuals.. Chris graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame College of Law in 1984, including a year of study in the Concannon Programme of International Law at the Notre Dame London Law Centre. He also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 1981. For more information on Chris and his firm, please visit .

Attorney Kuklinski has experience representing employees in a broad range of employment issues, with a particular focus on employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wrongful termination, and hostile work environment claims. She takes a collaborative and client-focused approach to her practice and wants to work with you to reach your goals. Ms. Kuklinski understands that losing your job or experiencing harassment at work is one of the most stressful and disruptive life events a person can experience and wants to help guide you through this difficult process.. Prior to joining Weiler Law PLLC, Ms. Kuklinski practiced employment law in Madison, Wisconsin, where she exclusively represented employees in disputes against their employers. Ms. Kuklinski has extensive experience litigating employment cases before administrative agencies and federal court, as well as providing advice and counsel for clients within an ongoing employment relationship. In addition to employment claims, Ms. Kuklinski also represents healthcare professionals with complaints against their licenses. She also helps people who have been denied employment benefits under employer-sponsored plans, including short-term and long-term disability insurance.. Ms. Kuklinski graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School with a concentration in Labor and Employment Law, earning Honors in the Concentration. During law school, in addition to clerking for an employment law firm, she also worked as a student advocate for the Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Project, assisting prison inmates throughout the state in a broad variety of civil and criminal legal issues. She also served as an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review.. When she is not practicing law, Ms. Kuklinski enjoys spending time with her cats, strolling the Scottsdale farmer’s market, and exploring the valley’s craft breweries.

Attorney Kelsey Whalen assists individuals who have been subjected to illegal employment practices. Ms. Whalen handles a wide range of employment issues with a primary focus in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. She aims to reach the best possible resolution for her clients by working with them every step of their case and fighting on their behalf.. Ms. Whalen completed her undergraduate degree at Eastern Kentucky University, where she was a member of the Honors Program and defended her thesis on the topic of gender discrimination in the sports industry. After graduation, Ms. Whalen moved to Arizona to attend law school at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. Throughout law school, she clerked for an employment law firm and worked as a research assistant. She also served as a teaching assistant for Legal Writing and Legal Advocacy classes and was a member of the Law Journal for Social Justice. Upon graduation, she earned a dean’s award for her achievements throughout law school.. In her free time, Ms. Whalen enjoys listening to podcasts, reading memoirs, and as a sports enthusiast, she enjoys following her favorite sports teams.

Attorney Jason Barrat focuses his practice on wage and hour employment law. Mr. Barrat helps victims who are not compensated their full minimum wages or overtime wages. Mr. Barrat is an aggressive litigator who files almost exclusively in Federal Court. This includes victims who are misclassified as an independent contractor, paid straight wages for all hours worked over 40 in a given workweek, have not received their last paychecks, or missing wages. If you feel you are the victim of a wage and hour violation, Mr. Barrat is the right attorney for you.

Ashley Kasarjian is a labor and employment attorney with experience in litigation, employment counseling/advice, and internal investigations. Her litigation practice includes representing companies in a broad range of employment law matters at the administrative, state and federal levels, including claims of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ashley has provided representation for claims brought pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), Civil Rights Act of 1866 (Section 1981), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the Arizona Employment Protection Act.. In addition to her litigation practice, Ashley routinely advises and counsels employers regarding employee hiring, discipline, leave and termination; reductions in force; personnel policies and handbooks; noncompetition, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements; employment contracts and best employment practices.. Ashley also assists clients with complex internal investigations. She has been involved in investigations into allegations of corporate misconduct, accounting fraud, executive improprieties and employment issues relating to private and publicly traded companies. Her experience includes investigations that have been initiated at the direction of the company’s board of directors, at the insistence of the company’s auditors, and in order to cooperate with government regulators. Ashley has been involved in all stages of the investigation, including the initial assessment and planning, interviews, electronic discovery, reporting, disclosures, compliance and remediation. Her multidisciplinary approach and experience allows her to address the vast array of legal and ethical issues that arise in internal investigations.. Ashley is the author of the legal blog, Employment and the Law, which discusses recent developments in labor and employment.

An experienced attorney serving clients in Arizona and New York.. I spent my youth in Korea and immigrated to the United States toward the end of my highschool years. This provided me with the opportunity to learn in both cultures and gain invaluable experience working across cultures.. It would be my pleasure to assist with your legal needs.

Alexis a native of Tucson, Arizona, and has lived in Phoenix since 2001. In law school he worked for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office representing the Arizona Real Estate Department, Insurance Department and Banking Department. He also interned with the United States Attorney’s Office – Criminal Division and clerked for Judge LeVay and Judge Richardson at the Executive Office of Immigration Review. His first job after graduating from law school in 2004 was with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. Alex then went on to practice with private firms practicing in insurance defense, commercial litigation and criminal defense.