Will I. Abramovitz
Counsel
Will I. Abramovitz
Counsel
Will advises and represents employers in a broad range of workplace matters, with a practice focused on employment litigation and advice and counsel. He helps businesses navigate complex and sensitive employment issues, from day-to-day personnel decisions to high-stakes disputes, while developing practical strategies to minimize risk and resolve matters efficiently.
Will handles employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, workplace accommodations, and other employment-related issues. He also advises employers regarding employee discipline and performance management, workplace investigations, leaves and accommodations, employment policies, and other issues that arise in managing a workforce.
Will brings a broad litigation background to his employment practice. Before focusing on labor and employment law, he represented businesses in complex commercial disputes involving contracts, trade secrets, business torts, fraud, unfair competition, fiduciary duties, and other business matters. This experience allows him to approach employment disputes with an understanding of the broader business considerations often involved in workplace conflicts.
Education:
- San Diego State University, cum laude (B.A.)
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) (J.D.)
Bar Admissions:
- California
Memberships:
- The California State Bar
- California Lawyers Association, Labor & Employment Law and Litigation Sections
Court Admissions:
- All California State and Federal Courts
Harassment and Discrimination
Obtained summary judgment for an employer in a harassment action involving allegations of racially offensive workplace conduct.
Wrongful Termination
Obtained dismissal of former employee claims challenging termination based on performance-related issues.
Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
Successfully defended an employer against multiple claims involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, obtaining dismissal through successive dispositive motions.
Employment Termination
Successfully defended an employer’s decision to terminate an employee for performance deficiencies, prevailing through a contested administrative proceeding.
Wage and Hour / PAGA
Represented employers in class and representative PAGA actions involving wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage-and-hour claims.
Workplace Investigations
Managed and oversaw workplace investigations involving sensitive employee-relations issues and advised employers regarding appropriate responses and risk mitigation.
Advice and Counsel
Advised employers regarding employee discipline and performance management, protected leaves and accommodations, employment policies, and compliance with new and pending legislation.
- Recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Commercial Litigation
- Recognized with High Honors on the 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll for pro bono service