
Michael Blacher represents school districts,
private schools, community colleges, cities, counties, and special
districts. He handles a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters.
Michael advises and represents clients regarding discipline and due
process (for both employee and student matters), discrimination and
harassment charges, wage and hour claims, and Family and Medical Leave
Act issues. He also represents clients during labor negotiations and
PERB proceedings as well as during arbitrations, administrative
hearings, and litigation.
Michael devotes a
significant part of his practice to helping clients anticipate and
prevent claims through training. He is one of the firm’s most popular
trainers.
Prior to joining
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Michael worked on documentary films, including
the Academy Award winner, The Long Way Home. He also worked at
the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
Michael
was chosen as a 2006, 2007 and 2008 Southern California Rising Star!
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