Debra Bray has extensive experience in all
aspects of labor and employment law. She has a well-established record
of success in litigation, including trials and appeals. Debra has become
particularly recognized for her expertise in defending clients against
claims of discrimination, sexual harassment and due process; she has a
special talent for getting her cases dismissed at the pleading and
motion stage.
Debra has extensive
experience with administrative agencies, such as the Federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission and the State Department of Fair
Employment and Housing. She trains others and conducts investigations
into alleged discrimination, harassment and misconduct. In addition,
Debra has handled many arbitrations and civil service commission
hearings relating to employee discipline and grievances both as an
advocate and advisor to the commission or the board.
Debra has represented a
variety of public agency clients, including cities, counties, community
college districts, special districts and law enforcement departments. In
a case before the California Supreme Court -- Johnson v. City of Loma
Linda Debra established precedent which makes administrative
findings binding in a subsequent civil lawsuits.
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