Debate at Beverly Hills Bar Association

Andrew H. Friedman to Debate Tony Oncidi at a Beverly Hills Bar Association Event

January 29, 2026 – Andrew H. Friedman will be debating Tony Oncidi at an event sponsored by the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.

The Beverly Hills Bar describes this event as follows: “Employment law continues to evolve at a rapid pace—and 2025 was no exception. This engaging session will highlight the most influential appellate decisions of the year from the U.S. and California Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and California Courts of Appeal, and unpack their practical implications for practitioners.”

To learn more about this event or to register, go to https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2025-Employment-Law-Year-In-Review.html?soid=1102591689817&aid=AiJ2op_EUck.

 

2026-01-12T11:24:09-08:00January 12th, 2026|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Debate at Beverly Hills Bar Association

Top Employment Cases of 2025

California Law & Employment Law Review Publishes Article Co-Authored By Andrew H. Friedman

Andrew H. Friedman, Ramit Mizrahi, Tony Oncidi contribute articles to California Labor & Employment Law Review, Top Employment Cases of 2025.

January 7, 2026 – Helmer Friedman LLP is pleased to congratulate partner Andrew H. Friedman and his co-authors Anthony Oncidi and Ramit Mizrahi on the publication of their latest law review article – The Top Employment Cases of 2025 by the California Labor & Employment Law Review.

2026-01-09T09:01:13-08:00January 7th, 2026|Andrew Friedman, employment law publications, hostile work environment, Labor & Employment Law, law review articles, Wage & Hour Violations|Comments Off on Top Employment Cases of 2025

PBA 2025 Labor & Employment Year in Review

Pasadena Bar Association Invites Andrew H. Friedman To Present “2025 Employment Law Year In Review”

PBA 2025 Employment Law Year in Review - Labor & Employment Section December 15, 2025.December 15, 2025 – Helmer Friedman LLP is pleased to announce that the Labor & Employment Section of the Pasadena Bar Association has invited Mr. Friedman to speak at an MCLE webinar entitled: “2025 Employment Law Year In Review.”

The Pasadena Bar describes the program: “2025 was another bumper year for employment law appellate decisions. This fast-paced panel will cover the top employment cases of the past year, including cases from the United States and California Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and California Courts of Appeal.”

Mr. Friedman is speaking along with Anthony J. Oncidi of Proskauer.

The MCLE program will take place on December 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST. For more information or to register, please visit https://pasadenabar.org/#!event/2025/12/15/labor-employment-section.

2025-10-29T11:10:08-08:00October 20th, 2025|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on PBA 2025 Labor & Employment Year in Review

Defeating Arbitration Clauses Article by Erin Kelly Published in Advocate Magazine

Advocate Magazine publishes article authored by Erin Kelly of Helmer Friedman LLP.

Big news! We’re thrilled to share that one of our very own attorneys, Erin Kelly, has been featured in the latest edition of Advocate Magazine! The article, titled “Discovery Aimed At Defeating An Arbitration Clause in Employment Cases,” is a fascinating read that highlights the importance of pre-hearing discovery in keeping a case in court. Erin offers some great tips and real-life examples on how to uncover evidence that can defeat a motion to compel arbitration.

Advocate Magazine is the largest magazine for plaintiffs’ trial attorneys in the United States and is owned by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). This is Erin’s second article to be published by the magazine – she’s really making waves in the industry! We’re so proud of her achievement and can’t wait to see what she does next.

 

2023-10-12T10:08:44-08:00October 12th, 2023|Arbitration Agreement, Erin Kelly, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Defeating Arbitration Clauses Article by Erin Kelly Published in Advocate Magazine

Best Lawyers Recognizes Gregory D. Helmer in Employment Law

Gregory D. Helmer founding partner Helmer Friedman LLP.We at Helmer Friedman LLP are thrilled to announce that Gregory D. Helmer has been recognized for his exceptional work in Employment Law in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 edition.

For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded by lawyers and the public as the most reliable measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Being recognized by Best Lawyers is a true testament to the excellence of one’s practice.

Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey that includes more than 13.7 million confidential evaluations of peers this year. Lawyers are not allowed to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers.

2023-11-01T08:37:50-08:00August 18th, 2023|Front Page News, Greg Helmer, Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on Best Lawyers Recognizes Gregory D. Helmer in Employment Law

2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

Andrew H. Friedman Named To The Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List

February 1, 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Andrew H. Friedman has been selected by the Super Lawyers rating service of outstanding lawyers to be on its Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List. See https://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/toplists/top-100-2021-southern-california-super-lawyers/fa12ab68091d74718e2b3fabfcb8e2b1

2024-01-16T11:42:11-08:00January 28th, 2021|Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

Labor & Employment Law Review Published

Helmer Friedman LLP Congratulates Andrew H. Friedman & Taylor Markey on Publication of Law Review Article

Andrew Friedman & Taylor Markey published labor & employement law review article.

The California Labor & Employment Law Review just published an article – “Top Employment Cases of 2018” – authored by Andrew H. Friedman along with co-authors Ramit Mizrahi (of Mizrahi Law APC) and Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose LLP). Helmer Friedman LLP attorney Taylor Markey provided invaluable help editing the article. The article can be viewed here.

2022-03-24T08:29:30-08:00February 1st, 2019|employment law publications, Labor & Employment Law, law review articles|Comments Off on Labor & Employment Law Review Published
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