About Nicole

Representing employers and management in labor and employment matters in California state and federal courts, Nicole A. Legrottaglie aggressively defends her clients in a broad range of employment claims, with a particular focus on single plaintiff matters, high-stakes class actions, PAGA representative actions, and complex wage and hour litigation. She regularly defends employers facing substantial financial exposure, reputational risk, and procedurally complex litigation. Nicole brings a strategic and tactical approach to class action defense, employing early case evaluations, aggressive motion practice, and settlement positioning to protect her clients’ interests and control litigation costs.

In addition to her employment litigation practice, Nicole has significant experience in traditional labor law. She has effectively represented management in union disputes and has successfully handled unfair labor practice charges and administrative hearings before the National Labor Relations Board. Her labor work includes union grievances, labor arbitrations, and advising both unionized and non-unionized employers on collective bargaining, labor relations, and union avoidance strategies. Nicole has a strong track record in arbitration proceedings, where she has successfully defended clients before arbitrators on a range of labor and employment matters.

Nicole is a skilled litigator who has drafted and argued numerous motions and briefs—from discovery to complex dispositive motions—in both state and federal court. She has taken a significant number of depositions, prepared key witnesses, conducted internal investigations, managed pre-trial matters, and resolved disputes through negotiation and mediation.

Beyond litigation, Nicole provides preventive advice and compliance counseling to employers of all sizes. She regularly advises on wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, disciplinary decisions, terminations, and strategies to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Her practical, business-focused guidance makes her a trusted resource for employers navigating California’s evolving employment landscape.