Overview

Barbara is the Office Managing Partner of the San Francisco office and a seasoned litigator who represents employers across industries in all aspects of labor and employment law and litigation. She has significant experience defending complex employment disputes, with a particular focus on wage and hour class and representative actions.

Barbara’s practice centers on high-stakes class litigation. She handles a broad spectrum of employment matters under both federal and California law and has a strong track record of success in company-impacting litigation. She has obtained summary judgment, defeated motions for class certification, and secured favorable settlements for clients in industries such as financial services, hospitality, transportation, and technology. Barbara has achieved defense verdicts and awards in numerous trials and arbitrations.

Barbara has extensive experience navigating all facets of wage and hour law, including claims involving unpaid wages, minimum wage, overtime, misclassification, off-the-clock work, incentive compensation, meal and rest periods, business expenses, wage statements, and vacation pay. Her background also includes managing large-scale matters such as defending 1,200 individual cases under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Barbara also defends employers in lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).

Honors & Recognition

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Management (2023-2026) and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026)

About Me

Barbara is a big fan of horror movies, basketball, international travel, and catching live music whenever she can. Ask Barbara what her favorite horror movie is—if you dare.

Credentials

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law

  • J.D., 2000

Columbia University

  • B.A., 1996

Media

Admissions

  • California, 2000
  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - CA - C.D., E.D., N.D.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

Maya Angelou
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