LOS ANGELES- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is pleased to announce that Partner Alexander Volberding has been highlighted as Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys 2024 for his exceptional commitment to our clients and tireless dedication to the legal field.
The Los Angeles Business Journal Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys are selected based on a demonstration of impact made on the profession of law and on the Los Angeles community.
About Alexander Volberding
LCW Partner Alex Volberding is recognized as a top attorney in labor law and labor relations, particularly for his expertise in representing public agencies in California. His leadership in managing high-stakes labor disputes, especially those involving potential strikes that could disrupt essential public services, demonstrates his strategic acumen and deep knowledge of the field. Volberding has consistently navigated complex legal landscapes to deliver results that protect his clients and ensure continuity of vital services.
One of Volberding’s most significant career accomplishments is his role as lead counsel in preventing a Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-led strike involving over 55,000 employees, including essential healthcare workers. His strategic approach to negotiations ensured that minimum staffing levels were maintained across critical departments, such as the Department of Health Services, Department of Public Health, and Department of Mental Health. The strike could have had severe consequences for public health and safety, but Volberding’s work ensured the uninterrupted delivery of vital services.
Similarly, Volberding played a crucial role in multiple strike prevention cases involving the SEIU. He successfully led a team to prevent an unlawful strike by thousands of SEIU-represented employees at the Kern County Hospital Authority. This strike threatened the provision of critical healthcare services to residents of Kern County, but through strategic negotiations and legal actions, Volberding and his team ensured that the strike did not occur, thereby safeguarding the hospital’s operations. His efforts not only protected the health and safety of the community but also set a precedent for handling similar disputes in the future.
In addition to his work in strike prevention, Volberding has been at the forefront of managing the legal challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the lead attorney in the firm’s COVID-19 Strike Team, he provided essential guidance to clients on navigating the evolving legal landscape related to public health. Volberding and his team developed comprehensive resources and training materials that helped hundreds of clients maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, manage workplace risks, and implement effective pandemic response strategies. His leadership in this area was critical in helping organizations adapt to unprecedented challenges and maintain safe working environments.
Volberding’s impact extends beyond crisis management. He has been instrumental in the firm’s workplace violence prevention efforts, leading a team that developed resources and training for public employers across California. This work has helped tens of thousands of employees understand and implement their employer’s plans to prevent workplace violence, further solidifying Volberding’s reputation as a leader in workplace health and safety. His contributions in this area are not just legal achievements but also vital public service efforts that enhance the safety and well-being of employees in critical sectors.
Recognized by Best Lawyers, Daily Journal, and Super Lawyers, Volberding’s career reflects his expertise and commitment to excellence. His work in labor relations, particularly in managing complex disputes and ensuring public safety, sets him apart as a leader in his field.
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