Craig Nickerson is a Shareholder in the Firm’s San Diego office and a member of the Labor & Employment practice group. His practice focuses primarily on litigation, with particular emphasis on representing and defending employers against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), retaliation, wage and hour matters (both individual and representative or class claims), breach of contract, and other employment-related claims. Mr. Nickerson litigates such matters in state and federal courts, as well as before state and federal agencies, such as the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”), formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”),

Mr. Nickerson also provides advice and counseling to employers on a variety of employment-related issues, including personnel matters, hiring, termination, reductions in force/layoffs, accommodations and leaves of absence(i.e. FMLA, CFRA), and wage & hour compliance.  Mr. Nickerson also works with clients on conducting internal and external investigations, preparing and updating employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, and other company policies and procedures.  He also conducts training for employers on a variety of employment-related topics, including discrimination, retaliation, leaves of absence, and sexual harassment.

Awards and Honors

• Rising Stars® distinction in the field of Labor and Employment Law (2008 and 2009, Law & Politics)

Professional Involvement

• Member, California State Bar Association
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association