Overview
Nicholas Spencer represents private entities in all matters related to labor and employment. His practice includes defending employers in class, PAGA, and individual employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, failure to accommodate, retaliation and wrongful termination claims. Mr. Spencer also advises employers on various human resources and personnel matters, such as employee discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, and wage and hour issues. He also drafts employment contracts, severance agreements, and employment policies.
In addition to his employment practice, he has represented clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, business torts, and entertainment disputes.
Mr. Spencer earned his B.A. with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin and was a member of the California Law Review while at Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
Representative Matters
October 2020, obtained summary judgment (affirmed on appeal) on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, in the published case Wrenis Miles v. City of Los Angeles.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Community Involvement
Community & Professional
Member of the Brea Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Education
J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
Admissions
- 2009, California
All California State Courts
U.S. District Court - Central District of California
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court - Northern District of California
U.S. District Court - Southern District of California