Krista Dunzweiler is an associate in the Firm's Sacramento and San Francisco offices practicing employment law. Krista has spent most of her legal career litigating complex issues in the area of employment law and advising employers on compliance with California and Federal labor and employment laws.
She represents employers in disputes regarding wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour violations both in State and Federal court, as well as before State Administrative agencies, including the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement.
Krista also counsels employers on a variety of issues addressed in the day-to-day management of employees, such as hiring, disciplinary actions, privacy, terminations, lay-offs, employment policies and contracts, disability accommodation, wage and hour laws, leave administration, workplace violence and compliance with state and federal employment laws. She regularly conducts training for employers on topics, such as prevention of sexual harassment, limiting the risk for claims of retaliation, conducting employee performance reviews, accommodating and reinstating ill and injured workers, and conducting effective workplace investigations.
In addition, Krista represents clients in business litigation matters, including claims related to misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, dissolution of partnerships, and construction matters.
Education
- J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2003
Graduated with Great Distinction
Order of the Coif - M.A., University of the Pacific, 2000
- B.A., cum laude, University of the Pacific, 1998
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Representative Experience
- Obtained complete defense verdict in sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination case against a long-term care facility.
- Obtained summary judgment of age discrimination claims against a car dealership.
- Disposed of several discrimination and harassment claims at the administrative complaint phase, eliminating the risk of litigation.
- Defeated an application for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against a former employee's new employer for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets.
Publications & Presentations
- Presenter, “Drafting Enforceable Agreements with Workers: Recent Changes Affecting An Employer’s Ability to Contract with Its Workforce,” Sacramento County Bar Association Business Section (April 2012)
- Presenter, “Surviving the Holiday Season: Practical Tips for Accommodating Religious Beliefs,” Sacramento Employer Advisory Council Teleconference (November 2011)
- Presenter, “Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leaves, Vacations and Holidays,” Lorman Education Services (August 2011)
- Presenter, “Drafting Enforceable Agreemnts with Employees: Recent Changes Affecting An Employer’s Ability to Contract with Their Employees,” Sacramento County Bar Association Business Section (May 2011)
- Presenter, “Herding Cats: Managing Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce,” Sacramento Employer Advisory Council (March 2011)
- Presenter, "Preventing and Responding to Threats of Workplace Violence in California," Business and Legal Resources — Employer Resource Institute Webinar (January 2011)
- Presenter, "Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform," Lorman Education Services (October 2010)
- Presenter, "Leading Employees Through Workplace Change," Business and Legal Resources — Employer Resource Institute Webinar (October 2010)
- Presenter, "Managing Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Business and Legal Resources — Employer Resource Institute Webinar (October 2010)
- Presenter, "Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform," Lorman Education Services (July 2010)
- Presenter, "2010 COBRA Update — COBRA Considerations in Employee Separations," Association of Legal Administrators, Sacramento Valley Chapter Labor Law Breakfast (January 2010)
- Presenter, "Performance Reviews, Disciplinary Actions and Terminations," Sacramento Employer Advisory Council (November 2009)
- Presenter, "Trends in Non-Compete Law," Sacramento County Bar Association Business Law Section (September 2009)
- Presenter, "Employment Law from A to Z," Lorman Education Services (March 2009)
- Presenter, "Leaves of Absence: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays in California," Lorman Education Services (August 2008)
- Presenter, "Payroll Fundamentals: Basic Principles to Help You Manage the Payroll Process in California," Lorman Education Services (July 2008)
- Presenter, "Employee Discharge and Documentation in California," Lorman Education Services (March 2008)
- Moderator/Presenter, "Technology in the Workplace," Lorman Education Services (December 2007)
- Presenter, "Payroll Fundamentals: Basic Principles to Help You Manage the Payroll Process in California," Lorman Education Services (July 2007)
- Presenter, "Leaves of Absence: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays in California," Lorman Education Services (June 2007)
- Presenter, "Recent Developments in Employment Law 2007," Council on Education in Management (April 2007)
- Presenter, "Employee Handbooks, Policies, Notices and Postings in California," Lorman Education Services (March 2007)
- Presenter, "Employment Law Update 2006," Council on Education in Management (October 2006)
- Presenter, "Time Off: State and Federal Law on Employment Leave, Vacations and Holidays," Lorman Education Services (June 2006)
- Presenter, "Key FMLA Concepts to Ensure Your Policies Are In Compliance," Council on Education in Management (March 2006)
- Presenter, "Hiring to Separation in California: A Soup to Nuts Guide," Lorman Education Services (December 2005)
- Presenter, "Wage and Hour Update," Council on Education in Management (June 2004)
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Named, Northern California Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers magazine (2012)
- Board Member, Sacramento Employer Advisory Council
- Member, California State Bar (Labor and Employment Section, Litigation Section)
- Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
Community Leadership
- Board Member, Camellia Symphony Orchestra
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