Warren J. Higgins • Partner

One California Plaza
300 South Grand Avenue, 37th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 620-0460 [General]
(213) 624-4840 [Fax]  

Representative Matters

Employer Race/Disability Discrimination

Successfully represented an employer in a lawsuit filed in state court, alleging claims of race and disability discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation.  The court granted a defense motion to compel arbitration despite plaintiff's vigorous challenge to the enforceability of the arbitration agreement between the parties.  At arbitration, the employer prevailed as to all claims after a multi-day hearing.  Defeated plaintiff's subsequent attempt to vacate the arbitration award in court.


Employer Pregnancy Discrimination Harassment

Defended an employer and manager in a pregnancy discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination case initially filed in state court.  Successfully compelled plaintiff to submit claims against all defendants to arbitration based on arbitration agreement with the employer.  At arbitration, the arbitrator issued a complete defense award in favor of both the employer and manager.


Employer Discrimination Wrongful Termination for Whistleblowing

Obtained summary judgment in state court for employer in a case involving claims for disability discrimination and wrongful termination.  The plaintiff claimed she was terminated because of her alleged whistleblowing activities and because of a mental disability.  The court rejected all of the plaintiff's claims and entered judgment in the employer's favor.


Employer charged for Race Discrimination and Retaliation

Successfully represented a large employer in a lengthy trial involving claims of race discrimination and retaliation where plaintiff sought $1 million in damages. After the defense rested its case, the plaintiff dismissed her claims against the employer.


Employer Cases Federal and State

Obtained summary judgment for employers in numerous cases in both federal and state courts.


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EDUCATION

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law - J.D. (1994)
  • University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. (1991)