John Winer talked to the LA Daily Journal about an increased push for outside investigators to look into workplace sexual harassment claims in the #MeToo era. One of the concerns John raised is the inherent bias in a so-called independent investigation if the investigator is being paid by the employer. Article: Outside Investigations of Harassment […]

SB-820 addresses the issues of secret settlement in employment cases. There is a growing trend where employers insist on employees agreeing to a non-disclosure and non-disparagement clause in order to settle claims. “One would think that stopping this type of behavior would be a public policy concern, which would necessitate public light to ensure that […]

Oakland, CA – June 11, 2018 – Attorney Shawn D. Tillis was elevated to name partner at the firm now known as Winer, Burritt & Tillis, LLP. Mr. Tillis is in his second stint at the firm, having originally been an associate from 2003 until 2006. He rejoined the firm in 2009. His practice focuses […]

Oakland, CA – June 11, 2018 – Attorney Shawn D. Tillis was elevated to name partner at the firm now known as Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP. Mr. Tillis is in his second stint at the firm, having originally been an associate from 2003 until 2006. He rejoined the firm in 2009. His practice […]

“Dr. Atkinson’s sexual abuse of Myisha and Shalan is particularly disturbing because he knew his conduct was illegal, yet he pretended like everything that he did, including feeling their breasts was part of normal chiropractic treatment” – Attorney John Winer. WHAT: PRESS CONFERENCE WHERE: Winer & Burritt LLP 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA […]

Written by John D. Winer April 17, 2018 In the hands of the wrong person, power can be dangerous. That’s especially the case in the workplace, where the abuse of power can lead to sexual harassment. Almost always, sexual harassment is about power. It is about an individual controlling or threatening another individual which is […]

If there’s one message we’ve learned as a result of the #metoo movement is that sexual harassment thrives in every industry, including within law firms. Women throughout the legal industry–attorneys, staff and vendors–have had to put up with an “old boys club” that perpetuates sexist stereotypes, unwanted sexual advances, and worse. Read full blog here. 

Attorney Alexis McKenna wrote an article for The Recorder, discussing on why companies fall short on sexual harassment prevention. Read full article here.