A regular presence in Northern California state and federal courts, Robin E. Largent has been lead defense counsel for California employers in litigation ranging from discrimination and harassment to wage and hour and trade secrets claims.  Her bold and confident approach to positioning clients ahead of plaintiffs' claims and opposing counsel tactics have resulted in summary judgment dismissal and voluntary dismissal in several complex lawsuits.

Largent represents employers, including major food and retail companies, in all types of employment litigation: wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour (California Labor Code) and unfair competition.  She also regularly counsels and advises California employers on issues of compliance with California and federal employment laws.

In her guidance to employers on best practices to avoid litigation, she addresses areas such as FMLA/CFRA, layoffs and reductions in force, state and federal wage and hour laws, and protection of trade secrets.

Largent serves as editor and primary contributor for CDF's California Labor & Employment Law Blog and ensures the topicality and quality of the firm's widely respected online resource for employers.  She also is a regular contributor to various external employment law publications.

Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1998

     Judicial Extern to the Honorable Peter A. Nowinski, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1998

Southern Methodist University, B.A., cum laude, 1994

Publications

"Paid Sabbaticals: Do They Promote Employee Retention or Just Invite Wage Lawsuits?"  Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 2011

“Before Reducing Exempt Salaries, Understand the Legal Parameters,” Sacramento Area Human Resources Association, August 2009 Newsletter; California Employment Law Letter, March 2009

“Shareholder Not Liable for Discrimination as Alter Ego,” California Employment Law Letter, May 2011

“Probationary Employee Won’t Get Months of Leave as Reasonable Accommodation,” California Employment Law Letter, June 2009

“A Win for California Employers on Waiting Time Penalties,” California Employment Law Letter, March 2009

Presentations

“Summary Judgment Practice and Procedure,” Continuing Education and the Bar, 2002-2003

“Wage and Hour Litigation Involving Business and Professions Code Section 17200,” Bridgeport Wage and Hour Litigation Conference, March 2008.

“Wage and Hour Compliance,” Sacramento Area Human Resources Association, Spring Conference, 2008

“Best Practices for Avoiding Claims of Retaliation,” Sacramento Area Human Resources Association, In Depth Series, October 2008

“Meal and Rest Break Compliance,” Sacramento Area Human Resources Association, In Depth Series, October 2007

Professional Affiliations / Leadership / Awards

Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Sacramento Area Human Resources Association

Civic Activities

University of California, Davis, Moot Court Volunteer Judge

Easter Seals Superior California, Board of Directors