Ms. Leonard defends union members in internal investigations, grievances, and arbitrations, and focuses on protecting the rights of peace officers. Ms. Leonard provides both litigation and counseling services to address a broad range of employment issues for both public sector unions and private sector employers. As a former manager in the business world herself, Ms. Leonard gives practical real-world counseling advice to help employers and unions deal with day-to-day issues on topics including grievances, wage and hour, personnel handbooks, and privacy concerns. Ms. Leonard has engaged in extensive administrative practice with the NLRB, PERB, DFEH, EEOC, and the U.S. Department of Labor. |