Julie O'Dell

Julie is the founder and managing partner of OLG. She previously founded the California office of an international firm and served as its deputy leader of that firm's employment and labor practice before she decided to open OLG. With more than two decades of experience, Julie focuses her practice on labor and employment law, as well as managing class and collective actions and other complex litigation matters.

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She counsels and assists clients on employment-related issues for compliance with federal and state employment laws, including for discipline and termination, requests for accommodation, and leaves of absence. She also represents clients against claims of wage and hour violations of California's Labor Code, California Family Rights Act, California's Paid Sick Leave, and others. She also handles all phases of employment disputes, from pre-litigation stages to trial, before federal and state agencies, arbitrators, and courts

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Additionally, Julie reviews and drafts employee handbooks, policies and various employment agreements, and she provides training to employers for addressing harassment, leaves of absence, workplace violence and employee complaints.