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Examples of the Firm's Cases
• Successfully litigated multi-million dollar trade secrets case involving use and ownership of software product
(resulting in dismissal of case against Ms. Brewer's clients).
• Won favorable settlements for clients against employers in many industries including: healthcare, aerospace,
financial, computer hardware and software, pharmaceutical and entertainment.
• Won severance package under ERISA for laid-off employee of large pharmaceutical company despite obstacles presented
by federal law.
• Negotiated favorable severance packages for many employees facing termination in breach of contract.
• Obtained favorable settlement for insured employee who was denied insurance benefits, despite ERISA standard according
deference to insurance company’s denial.
• Won unprecedented multi-million dollar jury award for emotional distress on behalf of African-American plaintiff who
had suffered racial harassment in the workplace.
• Won 9th Circuit appeal on important issue involving whether the employer's disability program was an ERISA plan
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