Employment and Labor

Aurora Law Offices attorneys advise and represent clients in all areas of employment-related law ranging from traditional labor to trade secret/intellectual property matters in a wide range of industries.

In our practice, we place a premium upon understanding our clients' unique businesses and corporate philosophies and working with our clients to provide advice and legal assistance that best suits their specific needs. But we staff every engagement with the smallest possible team. Through this focus upon our clients' business needs and cost management, we provide competitive legal services that help our clients comply with the law while meeting their business concerns.

Employment Litigation

Our attorneys have handled dozens of matters, appearing before labor tribunals, administrative agencies, and the courts at the trial and appellate levels. In the past few years, we have won numerous cases that we have taken to trial, including claims of wrongful discharge.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

We recognize that litigation does not always provide the best means for resolving employment disputes, and for that reason, we work closely with each client to resolve disputes in a fashion appropriate for the particular situation. Whether a client elects to resolve a matter quickly through private negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or chooses to pursue a dispute through trial, we have developed procedures and strategies to efficiently and effectively defend any action.

Client Counseling

Even though we have an outstanding track record in handling litigation matters, we recognize that litigation is costly and time-consuming for our clients. For that reason, we strive to help our clients avoid litigation when possible and to resolve employment-related disputes efficiently. Our goal is to offer insightful, thorough, and quick advice to our clients on all aspects of the employment relationship.

Union-Employer Relations

Our attorneys assist clients with union elections, contract negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance and arbitration proceedings, and appearances before national administrative boards. We also respond with immediate action, should a problem arise, to respond to strikes, secondary boycotts, and related issues.

Trade Secrets and Intellectual Property

Through our active representation of high-technology companies, we have gained broad experience assisting in protecting intellectual property and trade secrets. We regularly draft proprietary information agreements, counsel clients regarding employee raiding issues, and assist clients to protect information upon the departure of key employees.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructurings

We have assisted many clients with planning and implementing reductions in force and planning and implementing the effects of mergers, acquisitions, and facility closures.

Emerging Companies

During the "Venture Boom" of 1999-2001, we developed legal strategies aimed specifically at companies which are newly formed, or foreign companies just entering the market. To help them get started, we have developed policies and procedures that can be implemented easily and quickly.

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