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Attorneys

Christine H. Long

Partner

Business Litigation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Hospitality Law; Hospitality Litigation

Ms. Long represents and counsels clients on employment issues and disputes, real estate matters, and contract claims. She advises clients ranging from Santa Clara Valley’s oldest businesses and families to hospitality, emerging technology, real estate, medical and professional, local service and retail businesses.

Ms. Long’s employment practice includes handling claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and breach of employment contract cases. Ms. Long counsels on all aspects of employment, including complaints made to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Labor Commissioner, and the EEOC on matters relating to employment including compensation issues, mandatory leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, and reductions-in-force for individuals, companies and local government.

Education/Honors

McGeorge School of Law, J.D., Mock Trial Competition Team; Order of the Barristers; Outstanding Student Service Award; National Association of Women Lawyer's Outstanding Law Graduate Award, 1998
University of the Pacific, B.A., Political Economy, 1994

Professional Admissions

State Bar of California, 1998 - present
United States District Court, Northern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, Colorado

Presentations

"Rules and Regulations Governing Employee Restructuring," California Hotel & Lodging Association's Northern California Hotel & Lodging Conference
“Contractor or Employee? Legal Pitfalls in Worker Classification,” Berliner Cohen Breakfast Series
“Hiring Caregivers: Legal and Financial Considerations,” Berliner Cohen Breakfast Series