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.”
- Former Client
“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.”
- Former Client
“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.”
- Former Client
“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.”
- Former Client
Rated 2021-2025
Top 100 Northern California
Super Lawyers
Top 100 Northern California
Super Lawyers
The 2024 Lawdragon 500
Leading Civil Rights &
Plaintiff Employment Lawyers
Leading Civil Rights &
Plaintiff Employment Lawyers
San Francisco Magazine’s
Top Women Attorneys in
Northern California in 2021
Top Women Attorneys in
Northern California in 2021
We’re Here to Help
Experiencing discrimination or harassment at work?
Let’s see if we can help.