In her counsel to management in their California labor and employment law issues, Nicole C. Baldwin has extensive experience with employment litigation involving claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and misappropriation of trade secrets.  Ms. Baldwin is also experienced in defending employers against class actions involving wage and hour claims.

Additionally, Baldwin provides employers with strategic advice on matters such as terminations, employee classifications, confidentiality agreements, debt collection practices and employee handbooks.

Over the years, Baldwin has represented a wide variety of clients, including family-owned San Diego companies and global corporations.  She vigorously litigates federal and state court matters in addition to defending employers in Labor Commission hearings.

Education

California Western School of Law, J.D., 2006

• U.S. Navy JAG, Law Clerk, 2006
• University of San Diego’s Institute on International and Comparative Law Summer Program at the University of Barcelona, 2005

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), B.A. Communication/B.S. Sociology, cum laude, 2003

• Summer Program in Italy, Switzerland, and Croatia (International Communication, Technology, and Globalization)
• Journalism Internship with NBC

Publications

"Male Employees’ Inappropriate Conduct Not Sexual Harassment Under FEHA," Califorinia Employment Law Letter, June 10, 2013

"A Cautionary Tale for Interviewing Job Applicants," California Employment Law Letter, September 10, 2012

"Clear-Cut Rule for Statutes of Limitations: Right to Sue Notices," California Employment Law Letter, April 11, 2011, Co-Author

"Court Upholds EDD Assessment for 'SUTA Dumping,'" California Employment Law Letter, December 13, 2010

"Inter-Academy Panel Statement on Biosecurity: A Focus on Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and International Customary Law," Journal of BioLaw and Business, Vol 9, No. 2, (2006), Co-Author

"Deadly Discounts: How Reimportation Jeopardizes the Safety of the U.S. Pharmaceutical Drug Supply under the Federal Trade Commission Amendment," October 2005, Berkley Electronic Press (bepress) Legal Series.

"Selected Essays and Transcripts from the Institution of Health Law Studies Conference on International Drug Importation:  Issues in Public Policy, Patient Safety, and the Public Health: Piracy 101," California Western International Law Journal, 36 Cal. W. Intl. L.J. 89, 2005, Research Assistant

Presentations

“You’re Fired! It’s Not A Reality Show For CA Employers. Know The Risks Before You Terminate,” CDF Human Resources Roundtable, January 2012 

"Overview of California Law: Discrimination, Harassment, Reasonable Accommodations and Wage & Hour," Regus Management Group LLC, October 21, 2011

"Overview of California Law: Discrimination, Harassment and Reasonable Accommodations," San Diego Unified Port Authority, August 23, 2011

"Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," CDF Seminar, March 11, 2011

"Employee Handbooks," CDF Human Resources Roundtable, February 15, 2011

"Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," CDF Seminar, December 3, 2010

Professional Affiliations / Leadership / Awards

San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce, 2013-present

Federal Bar Association, 2012-present

San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), Member, 2011-present

SDCBA Labor & Employment section, Member, 2011-present

American Bar Association, Member, 2006-present

Civic Activities

Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer, 2013

Rady Children's Hospital, Volunteer, 2009

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Volunteer, 2006