Issues Litigation and Representation

Orrick is regularly called upon to submit amicus curiae briefs on important employment law issues and to provide comments on proposed legislation. Examples include the following cases:

• The Employer’s Group. Orrick employment lawyers represented The Employer’s Group in successfully arguing before the California Supreme Court in several landmark cases, including Cotran v. Rollins Hudig Hall and Reno v. Baird.
• Securities Industry Association. This client regularly looks to Orrick for representation in filing briefs on issues of importance to the SIA and its members. Orrick lawyers filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Circuit City v. Adams arguing that arbitration agreements are enforceable in the employment context under the Federal Arbitration Act. The Court agreed with Orrick’s position.