California Employment Law Attorneys

Taking Action for a More Equitable Workplace

Advocating for dignity, respect, and equal rights at work in California and beyond.

Over $30M Awarded to Clients

We bring decades of litigation and mediation experience to the table, but the real heroes are our clients. We are deeply honored to stand by your side as we work toward inclusion and equality at work.

$2.2M

Settlement in gender and age discrimination case

$7.5M

Resolution for gender discrimination and retaliation

$900K

Settlement in race and disability case

7-FIGURE

Resolution in parental leave discrimination case

Practice Areas & Specialties

We stand with you in the fight for equality in the workplace.

Pay discrimination based on gender and/or race

Equal rights for LGBTQ+ and non-binary employees

Race discrimination and harassment

Unlawful termination due to disability and mental health

Discrimination due to reproductive healthcare leave

Toxic VC and startup environments perpetuating discrimination

Contract and termination negotiations

Retaliation and whistleblower claims

We Represent Brave People

Tenacious

Innovative

Empathetic

Client-Focused

We Represent Brave People

We believe every person is entitled to equality, dignity, and respect at work. With 20+ years of HR law experience, our firm is built on mutual respect, exceptional service, and integrity.

Client Testimonials

“I can’t say enough about Nichols Law. They helped me wade through the very difficult process of holding my employer accountable for discrimination. The defense was able to hire a huge firm with endless resources but they were no match for Sarah and her team.”

“I worked for one of the largest tech firms in Silicon Valley and was subjected to discrimination. Sarah advocated for me through a 6-month process and secured a substantial settlement. It’s difficult to imagine a better employment lawyer to have on your side.”

“I can’t thank Sarah enough for the outcome she negotiated for me against my former employer, a very large Silicon Valley tech firm, for pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. Her knowledge of the way that big tech firms work put us in an incredibly strong position for negotiation.”

“Sarah and her team are there every step of the way. Sarah possesses a level of grit and determination that is unmatched. She genuinely empathizes and attends to every nuance that comes with practicing HR law.”