Danielle Pener

Danielle Pener

Experienced Employment Law Advice and Counsel, Investigations, Defense in Agency Claims and Lawsuits

San Francisco
California
Licensed in
CA
University of California at Davis King Hall School of Law

"She has a wealth of knowledge and made the process seem very easy."

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About
Danielle L. Pener is an experienced employment attorney who has represented and counseled companies for her entire career. Having previously been an in-house attorney, Danielle brings her skilled, business-savvy, and strategic advice and counsel to employers on wage and hour issues; leaves of absence and disabilities; employee management, discipline, and terminations; and discrimination and harassment complaints. Danielle also regularly conducts harassment and discrimination investigations, and defends employers in agency complaints/lawsuits. An expert in the complexities of California employment law, she advises businesses on how to… read more proactively comply with local and state employment laws.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Labor Litigation
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Product Liability
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Other Practice Areas
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation

Client Reviews

5.0
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"Very helpful as an employer to work with Danielle!"


Posted on Jul 30, 2015
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"We love working with Danielle"


Posted on Jun 18, 2015
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"Danielle worked very closely with us in updating our Employee Handbook and Policies and Practices, as well as ensuring we are compliant with California Law. She has a wealth on knowledge in this area and made the process seem very easy. We feel very comfortable referring our clients to her."

Update Employee Handbook
Posted on Feb 27, 2014

Work History

Alta Employment Law

Principal Attorney

Jul 2015 - Present

www.altaemploymentlaw.com

Jul 2015 - Present

Pacific Employment Law LLP

Partner

Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

LiveOps, Inc.

Corporate Counsel

Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

Walmart

Senior Counse

Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

Seyfarth Shaw

Associate

Jan 2001 - May 2003

Jan 2001 - May 2003

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