Mary LaVigne-Butler focuses her practice on advice and counsel in all aspects of California and federal employment law compliance to avoid litigation. She concentrates on affirmative action programs; employee handbooks and policies; employment audits; welfare benefit plan matters; leaves of absence; wage and hour advice; discrimination and harassment complaints; internal investigations; executive employment contracts; and discipline and discharge.

She provides employment law counseling on a variety of employment matters, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, interplay of leave laws, ADA , and workers compensation. She counsels employers on conducting employment practices audits including wage and hour audits.

Ms. Lavigne-Butler assists federal contractors and subcontractors in developing and implementing their affirmative action plans. She has extensive experience in representing employees in OFCCP at all levels including management compliance reviews (aka "Glass Ceiling Audits"). In addition, she works with clients to prepare their management team for OFCCP audits and assists in AAP training.

In addition, she also represents clients in administrative matters (including DFEH, EEOC, and Labor Commissioner claims).

Admissions

• California

Prior Experience

• In-house attorney, Pacific Bell, San Francisco, California
• Associate, Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, Atlanta, Georgia
• Manager, EEO Compliance & Monitoring, Schering-Plough Corporation
• Corporate Equal Employment Coordinator, Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Corporate Personnel Manager, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
• Pastry Chef