Suzanne Solomon is an experienced trial lawyer who has represented public entities, private companies and individuals in a wide range of employment disputes for more than 18 years. At Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Suzanne's litigation practice focuses on defense of single- and multi-plaintiff employment claims for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, violation of wage and hour laws, due process, First Amendment retaliation, and numerous other tort and statutory employment law claims.
Before joining LCW's San Francisco office, Suzanne was a partner with a San Francisco firm and focused her practice on litigation of employment and class action matters. She has tried cases before judges and juries in both state and federal courts. She also has extensive experience representing law enforcement agencies, including winning summary judgment of discrimination claims made against Police Departments and command staff. Suzanne has also handled appellate matters in state and federal courts, including a case of first impression in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the criteria courts may use in deciding whether to grant interlocutory review of class certification decisions.
Suzanne regularly advises governmental agencies on all aspects of employment law, including employee discipline, leave laws, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and investigating and responding to discrimination complaints. Her practice has included developing and presenting management training on such subjects as due process, reasonable accommodation, privacy, and prevention of discrimination.