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  • Practice Areas

Comprehensive Employment Law Services for Employers

Backstrom Labor Law provides strategic legal guidance and strong defense representation across all aspects of employment and labor law.

Human Resources Advice & Counseling

We provide practical, business-focused guidance to help employers navigate workplace regulations and reduce legal risk with confidence.

  • Hiring guidance
  • Policy development
  • Risk management
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Litigation Defense

Backstrom Labor Law provides strong, strategic defense in complex employment disputes, protecting employers in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies.

  • Wage and hour claims
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Wrongful termination defense
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Administrative Agency Practice

Our Team represent employers before state and federal agencies, guiding businesses through investigations, claims, and regulatory proceedings with strategic and efficient defense.

  • DLSE representation
  • EEOC defense
  • DFEH proceedings
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Traditional Labor Law

We advise and represent employers in labor relations matters, providing strategic guidance in union negotiations, collective bargaining, and workplace disputes.

  • Collective bargaining
  • Union negotiations
  • Labor dispute management
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  • Representative Matters

Proven Results in Complex Employment Matters

Wage & Hour Defense

Successfully defended multi-claim wage and overtime disputes before state and federal courts.


Harassment & Discrimination Defense

Strategic defense in workplace harassment and discrimination litigation.

Trade Secret & Executive Disputes

Protected employers’ trade secrets, handled executive separations, and resolved employment disputes before litigation.

  • Why Choose Us

Why Employers Trust Our Counsel

Employer-Only Focus

We represent employers exclusively, providing clear and conflict-free legal strategy.

Proven Litigation Experience

Over 300 employment matters successfully defended in state and federal courts.

Practical Business Counsel

Legal advice designed to protect operations, not just win arguments.

Proactive Compliance Strategy

Preventative guidance that reduces disputes before they arise.

  • Professional Experience

A Career Built on Employer Advocacy

National Employment Firms

Began career at Littler Mendelson and Sheppard Mullin representing employers nationwide.

National Employment Firms

Began career at Littler Mendelson and Sheppard Mullin representing employers nationwide.

National Employment Firms

Began career at Littler Mendelson and Sheppard Mullin representing employers nationwide.

National Employment Firms

Began career at Littler Mendelson and Sheppard Mullin representing employers nationwide.

  • Testimonial

Trusted by Employers Across California

Employers rely on our practical guidance, strategic insight, and consistent commitment to protecting their business interests.

5.0

(Based on verified client reviews)

Employer-focused representation
Practical legal guidance
Consistent professional service

Karin provided clear, strategic advice that helped us navigate a complex employment matter with confidence. From the initial consultation through resolution, she was responsive, thorough, and focused on protecting our business interests. Her ability to explain legal risks in practical terms made it easier for our leadership team to make informed decisions. We appreciated her proactive approach and strong litigation experience, which ultimately positioned us for a successful outcome. We would not hesitate to work with her again.

Benjema Hardi California Employer

Karin is a talented and hard-working attorney who cares deeply for her clients. She is always there for us when we need her and she is fair with her rates. The partner we have received in her is invaluable - she helps support my staff in challenging situations and she keeps us compliant in the ever-changing CA laws. I am relieved of so much stress as a small business owner because of Karin at my side.

Carol Bender California Employer
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