Dalia Z. Khatib
Senior Counsel
About Dalia
Dalia Khatib is Senior Counsel in the Orange County office. Her practice focuses on defending California employers on various issues, with a special emphasis on wage and hour class actions and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) litigation.
Dalia has experience at all stages of litigation, including trial. She has also deposed plaintiffs, defended depositions, and filed successful discovery motions. She has negotiated with opposing counsel to reach a successful resolution of the matter before litigation begins. She has also successfully defended employers against administrative law charges, including drafting position statements for the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the National Labor Relations Board.
Dalia helped manage a company before becoming a lawyer. She now has both business and legal experience to advise and counsel employers on various matters related to employees, including termination, leaves of absence, wage and hour regulations, and compliance with California’s privacy regulations impacting employers.
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- PAGA Litigation
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
- EEO Litigation
- Privacy CCPA/CPRA
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Education
University of California, Davis School of Law, J.D., 2018
California State University at Northridge, B.A., summa cum laude, 2015
Publications
How to Avoid Timekeeping Pitfalls
Presentations
AI, Algorithms, and Employer Protection
AI, Algorithms & Employer Protection — What You Need to Know
PAGA: Where Do We Go From Here?
The Explosion of ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence: Top Tips for California Employers
Top Tips for California Employers to Prepare for the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Effective January 1, 2023
New California Laws and Developments the Hotel Industry Should Know
Recognitions
Listed, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch," - Labor and Employment Litigation (2024 - 2027), Labor and Employment Law Management (2024 - 2027) and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action Defendants (2026 - 2027), Irvine, CA
CDF Labor Law LLP
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, 2021 - Present
News
30 CDF Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers® and “Ones to Watch”® Lists
CDF Promotes Six Female Attorneys - Expands Leadership
CDF Labor Law LLP Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America© for 2024
California Law Will Protect Employees’ Use of Marijuana Outside Work
Mark Spring Elected Co-Chair of the SCBA’s Diversity Hiring & Retention Committee
Blog Posts
California Attorney General Secures the Highest CCPA Settlement To Date
CalPrivacy and the AG’s Office Continue Enforcement Streak
California Court of Appeal Affirms Definition of Exempt Employee Under Sick Pay Leave
Deadline For Compliance - Civil Rights Department AI Regulations are Six Weeks Away!
New California Laws Regulating Privacy and Artificial Intelligence
California’s Heating Up- CAL/OSHA’s New Indoor Heat Illness Regulations
Why CDF
Our clients can rest assured that our attorneys will protect their time, protect their dime and protect their peace of mind, so they can focus on maintaining productive and rewarding workplaces to remain competitive and successful in their marketplace. CDF - Attorneys you can Trust. Experience you can Trust. Results you can Trust.
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