With over 18 years of experience in labor,
employment, and education law, Eileen O’Hare Anderson has an extensive
background in the successful resolution of many employment and
education-related issues. Her primary area of expertise is representing
and advising community college districts in a general counsel role,
particularly in education, labor and employment-related matters and
general business issues.
Eileen is experienced in representing
community college districts in arbitrations and administrative
proceedings regarding discipline of permanent employees and the release
of probationary faculty members. Eileen has also conducted numerous
investigations into various allegations including discrimination and
harassment investigations. Eileen also has experience working with
staff in the day-to-day issues which arise in the facilities and general
business area including negotiating leases and agreements, contact
review, easement issues and bidding questions.
Prior to joining Liebert Cassidy Whitmore,
Eileen served as General Counsel for the State Center Community College
District, Fresno. In that capacity she advised and represented the
District, the Board of Trustees and the Personnel Commission in a
variety of legal matters, including discipline hearings, administrative
complaints, litigation, and policy review. Eileen has represented the
District before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Additionally, Eileen regularly
provides advice and counsel in employment relations matters, including
negotiations. She has also handled public finance matters, bid protests
and disqualification of apparent low bidders.
Early in her career, Eileen handled all
phases of litigation from initial pleadings to post-trial motions. She
has experience in State and Federal Appellate Courts as well as the
California Supreme Court. Eileen frequently presents training and
workshops on employment and education topics including the “60% rule,”
preventing discrimination and harassment, merit system procedures, and
performance documentation and evaluation. She has also handled eminent
domain matters for public agencies.
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