Barron, Nancy

George J. Barron is of counsel and formerly head of the firm’s labor and employment practice. Mr. Barron has four decades of litigation experience representing management and employees in employment and labor disputes involving class actions, wage hour issues, wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unions and employer/employee relations. He also has significant experience with claims of defamation, false arrest, malicious prosecution and interference torts. He represents clients ranging from small businesses through large, international companies. In addition to litigating, he also advises employers and employees on employment policies and regulations, as well as arbitrating and mediating employment and attorneys’ fees disputes. Mr. Barron is particularly skilled at developing strategies that best represent his clients’ interest while achieving quick resolution of disputes.

Mr. Barron also advises individuals on their employment matters, including contract release and severance issues, as well as successfully representing employees in sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination cases. His handling of both defense and plaintiff employment matters provides a uniquely thorough perspective to advise clients.

He earned his law degree from the University of California at Los Angeles where he was a member of the UCLA Law Review. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeal, all District Courts in California, the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Section), the Contra Costa County and Alameda County Bar Associations. He frequently speaks before business groups, bar associations and employers on employment-related topics. Mr. Barron has been repeatedly named a “Super Lawyer” by San Francisco Magazine, an honor bestowed on only 5% of Northern California’s Lawyers.