Cassady Toles
Attorney at Law
California
"Really helpful, insightful and clear. Thank you for your time!"
About
Represented a US Corporation raising funds to build a hospital in Oman.
General Counsel for The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, drafted all form agreements, policies and procedures; obtained favorable lease termination and move out terms during COVID.
Licensed since 2013, Cassady has been an employment attorney his entire legal career. He advised businesses even longer. He tried two jury trials and four administrative cases to verdict, appealed federal cases, won before the criminal courts of Santa Clara County, and opened the firm with… read more clients on multiple continents.
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"Having Cassady on my board of directors means never having to lose sleep at night. Before an issue can even arise, he is on top of it. 6 months since the last staff sexual harassment training? Cassady's not going to let that pass, and I don't even have to worry or ask about it. It's done. HR problem? Cassady will not only take care of it, he will do it in a way that makes damn sure the organization as a whole is safe. He is like a legal bodyguard for my non-profit, and I sleep easier at night knowing he is keeping us safe."
Work History
Law Offices of Cassady Toles
Principal
Jul 2020 - Present
Represent federal employees in actions against employers. Work as trial counsel for other litigation firms. Represent arts and cultural non-profits throughout California with incorporation and litigation supervision. Perform non-legal specific business advising in process efficiency and internet marketing. Develops creative solutions to client problems.
Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
General Counsel
Mar 2018 - Present
Hired to create all legal and compliance programs.
Oversaw and implemented compliance program for California’s 2020 Department of Labor standards.
Cut labor costs in half, without substantial reduction in available staffing levels by changing scheduling methodology.
Drafted cause of termination statement for cause that permitted removal of staffer without severance or follow-up litigation.
Kern Segal & Murray
Senior Associate
Mar 2016 - Jul 2020
Represented employers in class-action employment lawsuits and federal employees in litigation. Advised clients regarding compliance in employment and liability matters. Handled litigation and transactional work for businesses in San Francisco. Defended employers in legal actions, including classification and Workers Comp. Drafted and negotiated contracts. Reviewed and revised employee handbook.
Law Offices of Elaine Wallace
Attorney-at-Law
Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
Prosecuted employment cases on behalf of federal employees. Negotiated six figures in settlements. Investigated employment matters to prosecute cases. Wrote and argued motions before Federal Administrative Judges at the EEOC and MSPB. Tried cases to final verdict. Saved client’s career and reputation, winning a case, completely exonerating the client, who has since been promoted.
Law Offices of Cassady Toles
Principal
Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
See above.
Modern Express Courier
Legal Consultant
Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
Drafted revision of employee handbook for courier service to maximize employer options and employment versatility. Investigated and analyzed business process to find means to reduce costs. Enabled net cost savings of $20,000 in the first month, without layoffs or staff reductions, by creating and implementing secondary fleet deployment plan.